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#687 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 38% in state

Odyssey Early College and Career Options

High School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO

A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2115 AFTON WAY, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2021)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+3.91 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$15,835
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Odyssey Early College and Career Options sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,777

Median home value

$352,400

Median rent

$1,227/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·2 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#14 of 57
District spending per student
$15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Odyssey Early College and Career Options is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Odyssey Early College and Career Options is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 316 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Odyssey Early College and Career Options

What grades does Odyssey Early College and Career Options serve?

Odyssey Early College and Career Options serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Odyssey Early College and Career Options?

Odyssey Early College and Career Options has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Early College and Career Options?

The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Early College and Career Options is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Odyssey Early College and Career Options rank in CO?

Odyssey Early College and Career Options ranks #687 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Odyssey Early College and Career Options's MySchoolScout rating?

Odyssey Early College and Career Options has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Odyssey Early College and Career Options?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Odyssey Early College and Career Options has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Is Odyssey Early College and Career Options a charter school?

No, Odyssey Early College and Career Options is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Odyssey Early College and Career Options a Title I school?

No, Odyssey Early College and Career Options is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odyssey Early College and Career Options?

57.0% of students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 80909)
36,171
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80909; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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