COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 1,399 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Compass Academy Charter School, located on Billy Hext Road in Odessa, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. Operating with a focus on innovative instruction, the school distinguishes itself from traditional district-run schools by offering a more personalized academic environment. It is designed to provide families in the Ector County area with an alternative educational option that emphasizes student engagement, character development, and rigorous preparation for post-secondary success.

The academy is well-regarded for its smaller class sizes and a supportive campus culture that aims to foster close relationships between students and educators. By utilizing the flexibility granted to charter schools, Compass Academy often implements specialized curricula and teaching strategies intended to meet the diverse needs of its student population. As a hub for academic growth in Odessa, the school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped with the critical thinking and life skills necessary for their future endeavors.

1,399

Total Students

84.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	864
Hispanic	486
Black	22
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
864 (61.8 %)
Hispanic
486 (34.7 %)
Black
22 (1.6 %)
Two or More
15 (1.1 %)
Asian
6 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(432)272-1836
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 118

Grade 9 98

Grade 10 71