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 1,553 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 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 1,553 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,553 students
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Motto
At The Odyssey Family of Schools, every scholar matters and all scholars will be empowered to use their talents in order to grow emotionally and academically.
School Rankings
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 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
#870 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
50%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
34%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies's ranking?
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies is ranked #870 out of 1,921 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 Basis Goodyear, Verrado High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
1,553 students attend Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies?
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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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