Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287)

www.odyprep.com

Charter School 1,553 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies, located in Buckeye, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Odyssey Preparatory Academy network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Their academic model emphasizes high standards and critical thinking, often integrating international perspectives to prepare students for the complexities of a globalized society.

Beyond its core academics, the institute is known for its comprehensive extracurricular offerings, including a robust athletics program, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture is centered on character development and community involvement, aiming to foster an environment where students are challenged intellectually while being supported in their personal growth. By blending advanced coursework with a strong sense of school spirit, the Odyssey Institute seeks to equip its graduates with the academic foundation and leadership skills necessary for success in post-secondary education and beyond.

1,553

Total Students

133.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	769
Black	121
Asian	37
Two or More	78
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
769 (49.5%)
White
533 (34.3%)
Black
121 (7.8%)
Two or More
78 (5.0%)
Asian
37 (2.4%)
American Indian
10 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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)327-1757
Website:	http://www.odyprep.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	133.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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

Grade 6 274

Grade 7 260

Grade 8 260

Grade 9 197

Grade 10 185

Grade 11 200

Grade 12 177