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Odessa High School

570 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
Odessa High School serves 917 students in grades 9-11. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 917 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 38% (Top 20% in DE)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Odessa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Odessa High School's student population of 917 students has grown by 266% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 134% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
917 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Odessa High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
38%
21%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
35%
31%
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White
49%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Odessa High School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Odessa High School?
917 students attend Odessa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Odessa High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odessa High School?
Odessa High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odessa High School offer ?
Odessa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Odessa High School part of?
Odessa High School is part of Appoquinimink School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 917 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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