Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Odyssey - The Essential School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
49%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
15%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)60-69%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey - The Essential School?
The graduation rate of Odyssey - The Essential School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend Odyssey - The Essential School?
82 students attend Odyssey - The Essential School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Odyssey - The Essential School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Odyssey - The Essential School offer ?
Odyssey - The Essential School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Odyssey - The Essential School part of?
Odyssey - The Essential School is part of Highline School District.
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