- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Townsend, DE
Odessa High School
Federal NCES profile for Odessa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 100008000390
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odessa High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Delaware schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Townsend · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 1,254
- students enrolled
Odessa High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Townsend, DE.
School address
District: Appoquinimink School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100008000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+273 students YoY
Odessa High School grew from 917 students in 2022-23 to 1,190 in 2023-24 (+29.8%).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+273 students YoY 100008000390 · Townsend, DE High · MID · TRAD
1,254 enr · 20.6:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students)
Odessa High School grew from 917 students in 2022-23 to 1,190 in 2023-24 (+29.8%). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Odessa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appoquinimink
Appoquinimink High School
1,357 students
- This school
Odessa High School
1,254 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,231 students
- Waters (Alfred
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
935 students
- Meredith (Ever
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
867 students
- Cantwells Brid
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
852 students
What this shows Odessa High School reports 1,254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odessa High School compares
Odessa High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 48% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,254 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,254
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in Delaware - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Odessa High School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Appoquinimink School District reports $17,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odessa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cantwells Bridge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odessa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odessa High School
How many students attend Odessa High School?
Odessa High School has 1,254 students enrolled. It is a high school in Townsend, DE. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 1,190 (2023-24), up 273.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odessa High School is 20.6:1, which is 48% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odessa High School?
The largest demographic group at Odessa High School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Townsend, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odessa High School?
Odessa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odessa High School rank among public schools in Townsend?
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Townsend, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Townsend on the city page.
What other schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Besides Odessa High School, Appoquinimink School District also operates Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students), Middletown High School (1,231 students), and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School (935 students). See the Appoquinimink School District district page for the complete list.