At a glance
Reported students
536
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
584.5
Odyssey Online Learning: 536 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. 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
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about Odyssey Online Learning
Odyssey Online Learning is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Chapin. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Charter Institute at Erskine. NCES reports 536 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 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 (65.7%) and Black (16.8%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Odyssey Online Learning
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White65.7%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black16.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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
No students enrolled 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 Charter Institute at Erskine
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brashier Middle College Charter High
High · Grades 09–12
511 reported students
Calhoun Falls Charter School
High · Grades 06–12
159 reported students
Gray Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 06–12
935 reported students
Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina
High · Grades 08–12
1,439 reported students
Thornwell Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
525 reported students
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
520 reported students
Public schools near Odyssey Online Learning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin High High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 1,617 | 0.9 mi |
| Chapin Intermediate Middle · Lexington 05 | 05–06 | 985 | 1.4 mi |
| Spring Hill High High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 1,118 | 4.4 mi |
| Center for Advanced Technical Studies High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| Mid-Carolina High High · Newberry 01 | 09–12 | 681 | 8.3 mi |
| Dutch Fork High High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 1,703 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Online Learning
What grades does Odyssey Online Learning serve?
Odyssey Online Learning reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Charter Institute at Erskine.
How many students attend Odyssey Online Learning?
Odyssey Online Learning reported 536 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 345 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Odyssey Online Learning?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 536 students and 35.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Odyssey Online Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Odyssey Online Learning is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Odyssey Online Learning in?
Odyssey Online Learning is part of Charter Institute at Erskine, based in Columbia, SC, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Odyssey Online Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chapin High (0.9 mi), Chapin Intermediate (1.4 mi), Spring Hill High (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.