Serving 651 students in grades 9-12, Odessa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odessa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Odessa High School's student population of 651 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Odessa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odessa High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odessa High School's ranking?
Odessa High School is ranked #1295 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Odessa High School often compared to?
Odessa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School, Wellington-napoleon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odessa High School?
The graduation rate of Odessa High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Odessa High School?
651 students attend Odessa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Odessa High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odessa High School?
Odessa High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Odessa High School offer ?
Odessa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Odessa High School part of?
Odessa High School is part of Odessa R-VII School District.
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