COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 1,558 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Compass Academy Charter School, located on Billy Hext Road in Odessa, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. Operating with a focus on innovative instruction, the school distinguishes itself from traditional district-run schools by offering a more personalized academic environment. It is designed to provide families in the Ector County area with an alternative educational option that emphasizes student engagement, character development, and rigorous preparation for post-secondary success.

The academy is well-regarded for its smaller class sizes and a supportive campus culture that aims to foster close relationships between students and educators. By utilizing the flexibility granted to charter schools, Compass Academy often implements specialized curricula and teaching strategies intended to meet the diverse needs of its student population. As a hub for academic growth in Odessa, the school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped with the critical thinking and life skills necessary for their future endeavors.

1,558

Total Students

91.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	934
Hispanic	582
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
934 (59.9%)
Hispanic
582 (37.4%)
Black
20 (1.3%)
Two or More
17 (1.1%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(432)272-1836
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 144

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 126

Grade 6 133

Grade 7 129

Grade 8 126

Grade 9 100

Grade 10 99