Odyssey School
- Private
- ASHEVILLE, NC
Private School
Odyssey School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- ASHEVILLE, NC
- Rating 4.94 out of 5 33 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade unavailable
About
Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$100
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
None
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$18,167
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid
No data available
From Odyssey School
Odyssey School offers Integral Education: holistic, heart-centered, individualized curriculum. Our exceptional faculty use dynamic strategies, stay flexible to current best practices, and require thinking in the context of “both/and” rather than “either/or.” We teach to the whole child: we teach mental skills and emotional intelligence; we teach through collaboration and independence; we encourage exploration of spirituality, aesthetics, physicality; we teach self-awareness and how to use compassionate communication with others. Our students lead, both in and out of the classroom. They advocate and communicate with an awareness of their own feelings and needs, and they also move through the world with ease, sharing a deep sense of compassion and care for their community and the environment.
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1210
6 responses
Average ACT
No data available
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Culture & Safety
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 6 responsesPoll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 6 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
155
17%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 6 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 6 responses17%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 6 responsesPreschool
Annual Cost
$11,500
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3.5 years old
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National
17:1Poll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 6 responsesPoll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 6 responsesPoll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 6 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
50%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 6 responses50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 6 responses33%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 6 responses- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$58,193
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,152
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$319,400
National
$244,900Odyssey School Reviews
Rating 4.94 out of 5 33 reviews
I liked the teachers, subjects, and administration at Odyssey Community School. They could definitely create more diversity within clubs and sports and there are a few negatives with this school. Some include the professionalism within some administration and the college readiness teacher. But overall it is a great school that offers so many opportunities. Additionally, one of the executives, Carly Penny, makes school activities so much fun! It is a safe haven and I feel comfortable and happy when going to school.
Odyssey School has developed a beautifully comprehensive and community-based approach to learning and education. Our son gets to explore learning from the 6-strand model that Odyssey has incorporated as part of their curriculum, which includes learning how to learn from a multi-dimensional perspective that includes, social, academic, environmental, justice, emotional, deep listening, and creative/musical development (to name a few). For me, this is the true essence of education that Odyssey provides, a place where a child can grow and thrive in an environment that holds them with respect, accountability, autonomy, agency, and friendliness. They also value community and their school events (pre-pandemic) were lovely in-person events that supported community building and a deep sense of belongingness. We love this school (our son included), and we recommend this school with much enthusiasm!
My daughter is in the high school at Odyssey. I love the school culture and community. She feels very cared about and accepted...there are no cliques. The teachers are incredibly kind. Odyssey really pays attention to the whole person...I love that they have PE and physical activity all the way through high school, I love that they do centering/ mindfulness, and that the kids regularly go on hikes, bike rides, explore the community, and do service projects (every Wednesday). The schedule has a lot of variety...it's not the same grind every day...it's more reminiscent of a college schedule, so she doesn't get burned out. She's academically challenged and engaged without it being overly rigorous. I feel like she'll be sufficiently ready for college. If you are looking for a balanced, nurturing community and environment where a teenager can breathe and be themselves without all the social pressure, this is it!