Enrollment
1,553
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040080003317 Charter school
Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies — Buckeye, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies reports 1,553 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 621 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) spends $8,204 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.1% from local sources (property taxes), 88.7% from the state, and 5.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,553 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$8,204
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 621 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,553 Top 95% in Arizona — larger than 5% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040080003317
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 34.3%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 621:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287), which includes Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies.
$8,204
Per student
-46%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.1%
State 88.7%
Federal 5.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies
How many students attend Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies?
Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies has 1,553 students enrolled. It is a other school in BUCKEYE, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in BUCKEYE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies?
Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.