- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chapin, SC
Odyssey Online Learning
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Online Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390901527Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Online Learning earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Chapin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 67:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Online Learning has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Online Learning ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Chapin, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Odyssey Online Learning held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450390901527 · Chapin, SC High · MID · CHARTER
536 enr · 67:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Odyssey Online Learning held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Odyssey Online Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 536
Odyssey Online Learning
536 students
What this shows Odyssey Online Learning reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey Online Learning compares
Odyssey Online Learning held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 67:1 | ▲ 369% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▼ 11% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
67:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
67:1
students per teacher
- 369% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 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 65.7%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Odyssey Online Learning is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odyssey Online Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Online Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Chapin
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Online Learning
How many students attend Odyssey Online Learning?
Odyssey Online Learning has 536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chapin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Online Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Online Learning is 67:1, which is 369% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 327% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Online Learning?
65.6% of students at Odyssey Online Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Online Learning?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Online Learning is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Chapin, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Online Learning?
Odyssey Online Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Online Learning rank among high schools in Chapin?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Online Learning ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Chapin, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chapin on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Odyssey Online Learning, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.