Odyssey Charter School

Situated at 738 E. Quality Drive in American Fork, Utah, Odyssey Charter School is an active, single-school independent charter district serving families within the large suburban setting of the Provo-Orem-Lehi metropolitan area. Functioning as its own local education agency for federal programs, the district offers a dedicated elementary education environment spanning from kindergarten through sixth grade. According to National Center for Education Statistics data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 420 children—comprising 217 female and 203 male students—with its largest student cohort concentrated in kindergarten, followed by a balanced distribution across the primary and upper-elementary grades.

To foster an engaging learning environment, Odyssey Charter School maintains a robust staffing framework well-suited to early childhood and elementary education. The district employs approximately 89 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by an instructional team of over 49 full-time equivalent classroom teachers. This instructional core is complemented by more than 8 full-time equivalent instructional aides and over 31 support staff personnel who oversee operational, administrative, and student development services. Through its focused elementary curriculum, suburban campus location, and dedicated support staff, the district offers a well-resourced learning community for local families and an insightful case study for educational researchers examining independent charter performance.