- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Gate, CA
Odyssey Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003235
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Continuation earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Continuation has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Continuation ranks #3 of 6 high schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Odyssey Continuation grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062271003235 · South Gate, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 20:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Odyssey Continuation grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Odyssey Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 100
Odyssey Continuation
100 students
What this shows Odyssey Continuation reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey Continuation compares
Odyssey Continuation is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
86.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Odyssey Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odyssey Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in South Gate
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South East High
Standard public school
1,990 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
South Gate Senior High
Standard public school
1,681 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex
Standard public school
524 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex
Standard public school
411 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Simon Rodia Continuation
Alternative education program
89 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Continuation
How many students attend Odyssey Continuation?
Odyssey Continuation has 100 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Gate, CA. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Continuation is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Continuation?
89.7% of students at Odyssey Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Continuation?
Odyssey Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Odyssey Continuation rank among high schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Continuation ranks #3 of 6 high schools in South Gate, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in South Gate on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Odyssey Continuation, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.