Odyssey Charter School

4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805

www.odysseycharterschooldel.org

Charter School 2,286 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Odyssey Charter School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Established with a unique focus on classical education and the Greek language and culture, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and global citizenship. By integrating the study of the Greek language and history into its core offerings, Odyssey aims to provide a distinct educational experience that bridges ancient wisdom with modern academic standards.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive community environment. Beyond its specialized language program, Odyssey offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs to ensure a well-rounded student development. As a charter school, it operates with a focus on accountability and innovation, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while maintaining high expectations for both personal character and scholarly achievement.

2,286

Total Students

180.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	701
Hispanic	229
Black	788
Asian	412
Two or More	143
American Indian	13

Black
788 (34.5%)
White
701 (30.7%)
Asian
412 (18.0%)
Hispanic
229 (10.0%)
Two or More
143 (6.3%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Odyssey Charter School
Phone:	(302)516-8000
Website:	http://www.odysseycharterschooldel.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	180.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 189

Grade 1 213

Grade 2 200

Grade 3 203

Grade 4 187

Grade 5 187

Grade 6 222

Grade 7 235

Grade 8 224

Grade 9 119

Grade 10 137