Odyssey Charter District

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Altadena, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 22/100 ranks Odyssey Charter District #1414 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,257 per pupil, Odyssey Charter District ranks #1683 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

461
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,257
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Odyssey Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 461 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Los Angeles County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,257 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 26.0% local, 58.9% state, and 15.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 22/100, ranked #1414 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 16.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.1% White, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Odyssey Charter, enrolling 463 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Odyssey Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Odyssey Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Odyssey Charter District a distant remainder — means Odyssey Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Odyssey Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Odyssey Charter District is typically wider than the Odyssey Charter District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.1%
Federal
58.9%
State
26.0%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
1414 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Odyssey Charter District.

White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 6.7%
Asian 6.3%
Multiracial 15.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Odyssey Charter District

School Enrollment
Odyssey Charter
Charter
463

How Odyssey Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Elevate District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Family First Charter District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Epic De Cesar Chavez District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Almond Acres Charter Academy District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Charter District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in California

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Odyssey Charter District?

Odyssey Charter District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 461 students.

How much does Odyssey Charter District spend per student?

Odyssey Charter District spends $11,257 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #1414 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Odyssey Charter District?

Odyssey Charter District students are 45.1% White, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% African American, 6.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Odyssey Charter District?

Odyssey Charter District has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #1414 out of 1517 districts in California.