How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MERRITT ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL | ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MERRITT ISLAND, FL | PALM BAY, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | 1,917 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 22:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.0% | 40.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MERRITT ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL | ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 40.8% |
| African American | 5.3% | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% | 23.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MERRITT ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL | ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 289.2:1 | 958.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.4% | 22.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 231 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.