- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Odyssey Early College and Career Options
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Early College and Career Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080306006580
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Early College and Career Options earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Early College and Career Options has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Early College and Career Options ranks #4 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306006580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Odyssey Early College and Career Options held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080306006580 · Colorado Springs, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 16.9:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Odyssey Early College and Career Options held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Odyssey Early College and Career Options in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 287
Odyssey Early College and Career Options
287 students
What this shows Odyssey Early College and Career Options reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey Early College and Career Options compares
Odyssey Early College and Career Options held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 96 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
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Odyssey Early College and Career Options is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odyssey Early College and Career Options Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Early College and Career Options's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Early College and Career Options
How many students attend Odyssey Early College and Career Options?
Odyssey Early College and Career Options has 287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Early College and Career Options?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Early College and Career Options is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Early College and Career Options?
35.8% of students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Early College and Career Options?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Early College and Career Options is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Early College and Career Options?
Odyssey Early College and Career Options has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odyssey Early College and Career Options rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Early College and Career Options ranks #4 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Odyssey Early College and Career Options, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.