At a glance
Reported students
1,254
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
524
Odessa High School: 1,254 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Odessa High School
Odessa High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Townsend. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Appoquinimink School District. NCES reports 1,254 students for 2024–25.
Among 39 high schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,027 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Delaware median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.8%) and Black (35.9%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Odessa High School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.8%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black35.9%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Appoquinimink School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Middletown High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,231 reported students
Appoquinimink High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,357 reported students
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
935 reported students
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
867 reported students
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
852 reported students
Old State Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
765 reported students
Public schools near Odessa High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantwells Bridge Middle School Middle · Appoquinimink School District | 06–08 | 852 | 0.1 mi |
| Old State Elementary School Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | 01–05 | 765 | 0.1 mi |
| Middletown High School High · Appoquinimink School District | 09–12 | 1,231 | 2.3 mi |
| Appoquinimink High School High · Appoquinimink School District | 09–12 | 1,357 | 5.2 mi |
| St. Georges Technical High School High · New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District | 09–12 | 1,198 | 6.3 mi |
| Smyrna High School High · Smyrna School District | 09–12 | 1,777 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Odessa High School
What grades does Odessa High School serve?
Odessa High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Appoquinimink School District.
How many students attend Odessa High School?
Odessa High School reported 1,254 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 39 Delaware high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 592 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Odessa High School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 1,254 students and 83.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Odessa High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Odessa High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Appoquinimink School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Odessa High School in?
Odessa High School is part of Appoquinimink School District, based in Odessa, DE, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Odessa High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cantwells Bridge Middle School (0.1 mi), Old State Elementary School (0.1 mi), Middletown High School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.