The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies Buckeye, Arizona is a public charter junior high school and high school based in Buckeye, Arizona. Students may wear maroon or black uniform shirts, and black or khaki pants/shorts.
Serving 1,626 students in grades 6-12, Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,626 students
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies's student population of 1,626 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
47%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Marty The Minotaur
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies's ranking?
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies is ranked #845 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies often compared to?
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Verrado High School, Basis Goodyear by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies?
The graduation rate of Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies?
1,626 students attend Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies offer ?
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies part of?
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies is part of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District.
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