Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Odyssey - The Essential School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey - The Essential School?
The graduation rate of Odyssey - The Essential School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend Odyssey - The Essential School?
82 students attend Odyssey - The Essential School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Odyssey - The Essential School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Odyssey - The Essential School offer ?
Odyssey - The Essential School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Odyssey - The Essential School part of?
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