Odessa High School

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Odessa High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
713 S 3rd St,  Odessa, MO
Odessa R-VII School District
3.6
3.0
651 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brad D Brisco
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
87.7%
Hispanic
6.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Missouri 120 Students
Missouri State University 67 Students
University of Missouri 65 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 59 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 48 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 47 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 28 Students
Kansas State University 23 Students
The University of Kansas 23 Students
State Fair Community College 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 29 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Business 15 Students
Education 12 Students
Biology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 11 Students
Chemistry 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 85 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/26/2025
I have enjoyed my twelve years in the Odessa School District. I like being a part of a small town and smaller district where you know everyone.
4.0 Senior
4/22/2025
Great small town environment, a place and people for everyone. There's always someone willing to support and make any issue a group effort to solve.
3.0 Alum
10/3/2023
It's a smaller school in a less populated city, many of the teachers there do care about the well being of their students, but many of the newer teachers don't carry the same level of care. In many cases I see a lack of encouragement from teachers when it comes to students. I can say many of the clubs there are very inclusive and very easy to join.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
5.0 other
4/19/2025
This school saved my nephew’s life! He has had the attention and help he has needed to achieve his educational goals! He has definitely turned around and his mom and o are so grateful for the staff and parents that make this school great by caring!!!
5.0 student
11/14/2023
They helped me when I was bullied
1.0 other
6/20/2023
I went to school here and it is absolutely awful. I now am a working professional and reflect on my experience here with horror. The teachers themselves aren’t horrible but the atmosphere of the school is awful. The senior superlatives are degrading and the counselors told me that it was my fault so...
3.0 parent
4/15/2011
I agree with the previous poster regarding the leadership, however, my kids love going to school here. They have excellent extracurricular programs and alot of parental involvement. I enjoy the school for the most part but would prefer to see more focus on academic achievement.

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Odessa High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Odessa, MO, in the Odessa neighborhood, and is served by the Odessa R-VII School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 651 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Odessa High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $293,854. Discover additional schools in the area, like Odessa Middle School, McQuerry Elementary School, Odessa Upper Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Odessa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Odessa High School.

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