Enrollment
651
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Odessa, MO
Odessa High
Federal NCES profile for Odessa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292310001325
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odessa High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Odessa High has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Odessa, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odessa High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odessa High
Odessa High is a large high school in Odessa, Missouri, enrolling 651 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Odessa R-Vii spends $9,885 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Odessa R-Vii also operates Mcquerry Elementary (497 students) and Odessa Middle (462 students) alongside Odessa High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Odessa High compares
Odessa High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Odessa High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Odessa R-Vii, which includes Odessa High.
$9,885
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 37.0%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Odessa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcquerry Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odessa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Odessa High
How many students attend Odessa High?
Odessa High has 651 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odessa, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Odessa High is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odessa High?
20.5% of students at Odessa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odessa High?
The largest demographic group at Odessa High is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Odessa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odessa High?
Odessa High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odessa High rank among public schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Odessa, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Odessa on the city page.
Is Odessa High a good school?
Odessa High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Odessa R-Vii?
Besides Odessa High, Odessa R-Vii also operates Mcquerry Elementary (497 students), Odessa Middle (462 students), and Odessa Upper Elementary (429 students). See the Odessa R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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