The Odyssey Preparatory Academy

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287)

Charter School 544 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, located in Buckeye, Arizona, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in classical education principles. The school is part of a small network of Arizona charter schools dedicated to developing well-rounded students by balancing high academic expectations with character development. By utilizing a structured curriculum, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, discipline, and a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for higher education and future professional success.

The campus in Buckeye serves a diverse student body, focusing on small class sizes and personalized attention to help each child reach their full potential. Beyond core subjects, the school integrates enrichment programs and a focus on community values to cultivate responsible citizenship. Parents often choose Odyssey Preparatory Academy for its supportive atmosphere, clear academic standards, and the consistent emphasis placed on the partnership between the school, the home, and the individual student.

544

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	375
Black	29
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
375 (68.9%)
White
100 (18.4%)
Black
29 (5.3%)
Two or More
26 (4.8%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287)
Phone:	(623)327-3111
Website:	http://odyprep.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 90

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 89