- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, CA
Odyssey Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062985014236
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Stem Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for California
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Stem Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Stem Academy ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985014236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Odyssey Stem Academy shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-21.1%).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 062985014236 · Lakewood, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 14.6:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Odyssey Stem Academy shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-21.1%). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Odyssey Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- This school 336
Odyssey Stem Academy
336 students
What this shows Odyssey Stem Academy reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey Stem Academy compares
Odyssey Stem Academy is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$21,267
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
African American 9.5%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Odyssey Stem Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odyssey Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollydale | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Lakewood
3 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Stem Academy
How many students attend Odyssey Stem Academy?
Odyssey Stem Academy has 336 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Stem Academy is 14.6:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% lower 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 Stem Academy?
69.1% of students at Odyssey Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Stem Academy?
Odyssey Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Stem Academy rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Stem Academy ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Odyssey Stem Academy, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Hollydale (794 students), and Alondra Middle (735 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.