ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.odysseycharterschool.com

Charter School 1,917 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Odyssey Charter School, located in Palm Bay, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a holistic approach to education. Guided by the mission of preparing students for life-long learning and global citizenship, the school is well-regarded for its focus on environmental stewardship, wellness, and a rigorous academic curriculum. Its educational philosophy integrates experiential learning with traditional academics, aiming to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community responsibility among its student body.

The school is part of a larger network known for promoting healthy lifestyles, often incorporating "Green" initiatives and wellness programs into the daily school experience. By offering a supportive environment that values individual growth and character development, Odyssey Charter School seeks to provide a balanced alternative to traditional public schooling. Families interested in enrollment typically find a community-centered atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize high academic standards alongside the personal well-being of their students.

1,917

Total Students

93.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	782
Hispanic	453
Black	467
Asian	27
Two or More	182
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
782 (40.8%)
Black
467 (24.4%)
Hispanic
453 (23.6%)
Two or More
182 (9.5%)
Asian
27 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)733-0442
Website:	http://www.odysseycharterschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	624
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 120

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 136

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 234

Grade 9 157

Grade 10 111