What Odyssey Online Learning does

Odyssey Online Learning is a tuition-free, public online charter school serving South Carolina residents in grades 6-12, founded in 2009 (originally as Provost Academy South Carolina) and headquartered in Chapin, SC. The school is authorized by The Charter Institute at Erskine and accredited by Cognia, delivering a state-aligned curriculum through Canvas Learning Management System (Instructure) with live Zoom-based instruction, multimedia content from Discovery Education, printable textbooks, and PowerSchool as the student information system. Students access a virtual campus environment with forums, blogs, and digital notebooks, while parents monitor progress via a dedicated Parent Portal.

The school is staffed by SC-certified teachers trained for online instruction, supported by Student Engagement Specialists, instructional coaches, school counselors, and a Director of Special Education. Enrollment operates year-round via a direct-to-family model with dedicated enrollment specialists and a lottery system when applications exceed capacity. Revenue comes entirely from SC per-pupil state funding; no tuition is charged, and there are no external investors. The product portfolio spans the core diploma program, a Middle School program launched in 2025 (grades 6-8), Special Education Referral under IDEA/Section 504, Medical Homebound Instruction under SC Regulation 43-241, a College & Career Readiness program aligned to the SC Profile of the Graduate, and an extracurricular layer of clubs and in-person field trips across South Carolina. All positions operate remotely, with the headquarters serving primarily as an administrative and testing coordination site.

Name

Odyssey Online Learning

Legal name

Odyssey Online Learning

Website

https://odysseyonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Odyssey Online Learning is a tuition-free, SC-accredited public online charter school serving grades 6-12 in South Carolina since 2009. It delivers state-aligned curriculum via Canvas LMS, funded entirely by state per-pupil allocations under Charter Institute at Erskine authorization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Charter Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Online Charter Schools (EDAJACAD)

Keywords

• Online public schooling
• Virtual charter education
• K12 online learning
• Secondary online education
• Charter school enrollment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chapin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Per-Pupil Funding: As a state-authorized public charter school, Odyssey Online Learning receives per-pupil state funding based on enrollment. This funding model supports all operations including staffing, curriculum, technology infrastructure, and student services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Odyssey Online Learning is a tuition-free, South Carolina-accredited online public charter school serving students in grades 6-12. It delivers full-time middle and high school diploma programs through the Canvas LMS with live virtual instruction via Zoom, SC-certified teachers, and dedicated Student Engagement Specialists who build individualized learning plans. The school layers on special education referrals, medical homebound instruction, college and career readiness services, extracurricular clubs, and monthly in-person field trips across South Carolina.

Product overview

Odyssey Online Learning is a single, unified virtual charter school offering tuition-free, SC-accredited online education for middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12) students across South Carolina. The core product is the full-time diploma program delivered through Canvas LMS, supplemented by Student Engagement Specialists for personalized academic coaching, a School Counseling team for college and career guidance, and a Special Education Referral Program for students with disabilities. The school layers on student life enrichment through clubs and field trip events, medical homebound instruction services, and a curriculum portfolio incorporating Discovery Education media and live Zoom instruction. Students graduate with a state-recognized diploma; the Parent Portal gives families visibility into progress. Formerly Provost Academy South Carolina, the school has operated since 2009.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Odyssey Online Learning Virtual School A tuition-free, state-accredited online public charter school serving South Carolina residents in grades 6-12. Delivers a full diploma program through Canvas LMS with live virtual instruction, SC-certified teachers, dedicated Student Engagement Specialists, and access to clubs, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
• Special Education Referral Program A formal evaluation and referral pathway under IDEA and Section 504 for identifying and serving students with disabilities. Coordinates eligibility assessments, individualized education programs (IEPs), and 504 plans for qualifying students.
• Medical Homebound Instruction Home-based teaching services for students with acute or chronic medical conditions preventing attendance at traditional schools, conducted in accordance with SC State Board of Education Regulation 43-241. Includes physician-certified instruction and structured home-based learning.
• College & Career Readiness Program A structured program aligned with the SC Profile of the Graduate providing Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) guidance, SAT preparation, college fair access, dual-enrollment courses, career exploration, and scholarship counseling for post-secondary pathways.
• Student Life Activities (Clubs & Events) Extracurricular clubs and in-person field trips including E-Sports & Gaming Club, Book Club, Running Club, National Beta Club, and National Honor Society. Events include STEM Day, college fairs, museum trips, zoo career days, and graduation ceremony at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2009, Odyssey Online Learning has helped thousands of high school students throughout South Carolina achieve great success.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Charter Institute at ErskinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Charter Institute at Erskine is the charter authorizer for Odyssey Online Learning. As the authorizing body, the institute grants Odyssey its charter to operate as a public school, provides oversight, and ensures accountability to state standards. Odyssey is part of the Charter Institute at Erskine's network of schools.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCognia provides accreditation for Odyssey Online Learning, ensuring the school meets rigorous quality standards for education. This accreditation validates the school's curriculum, instruction, and operations to parents and the broader education community.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas Learning Management System powers Odyssey Online Learning's online education platform. Students access courses, submit assignments, track grades, and communicate with teachers through the Canvas portal at odysseyonlinelearning.instructure.com.
• Discovery EducationmajorTechnology or IntegrationDiscovery Education provides multimedia curriculum content including Flash videos and educational resources that engage students through varied learning styles. The integration includes interactive science labs and audio podcasts of each lesson.
• JostensminorOthersJostens supplies official Odyssey Online Learning graduation regalia including caps and gowns. The school requires all graduates to wear official OOL cap and gown from Jostens for the graduation ceremony at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
• WonderWorks (Myrtle Beach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWonderWorks provides STEM-focused field trip experiences for Odyssey students. The September 2025 STEM Day event allowed students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in WonderWorks' unique educational setting.
• South Carolina AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdyssey partners with the South Carolina Aquarium for educational field trips. The December 2025 trip allowed students to explore marine life, sea turtles, and sharks through hands-on exhibits.
• Clemson UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClemson University hosts Odyssey Online Learning students for science lab field trips including a Biology: DNA Fingerprinting and Crime Scene lab experience at the university.
• Riverbanks Zoo & GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiverbanks Zoo provides career-focused field trips for Odyssey students, including a February 2026 Career Day event where students explored animal care, conservation, and zoo operations career paths.
• Patriots Point Naval & Maritime MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatriots Point hosts Odyssey students aboard the USS Yorktown for historical education experiences including ship tours and interactive exhibits.
• Upcountry History MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpcountry History Museum hosted Odyssey students for the Avengers: Endgame Exhibition featuring original costumes, props, and memorabilia from the blockbuster film.
• BEST Skills AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEST Skills Academy is an educational organization founded by board member Marquis Flemings. Board member Robert McKenzie serves as Mentoring Program Director. The academy focuses on student success and educational service to the community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc.): Largest US provider of online K-12 education and a publicly traded incumbent operating multiple tuition-free online schools across many states. Broader portfolio including career learning and K12 products, but directly competes in the online charter school segment.
• National Heritage Academies: Larger charter management organization operating brick-and-mortar and blended charter schools across multiple states. Adjacent in the charter school ecosystem but mostly physical rather than virtual; useful benchmark for charter school operations and funding dynamics.

Direct peers

• Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Statewide public virtual school serving Florida K-12 students with both full-time and supplemental course offerings. Same tuition-free model, same state-funded charter/public authority, same Canvas-like LMS delivery — natural regional peer for benchmarking scale and operations.
• Connections Academy (Pearson Online Academy): National tuition-free online public school operator serving K-12 in 30+ states through partnerships with school districts and charter authorizers. Same Canvas-based virtual school model, same per-pupil funding economics, and same target families seeking online alternatives.
• Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber): One of the largest online public charter schools in the US, serving K-12 across Pennsylvania with tuition-free enrollment and state per-pupil funding. Closely comparable in operating model, scale ambition, and regulatory structure to Odyssey's charter framework.
• Georgia Cyber Academy: Tuition-free online public charter school serving grades K-12 in Georgia with personalized learning and flexible pacing. Operates under a state charter authorizer with per-pupil funding — closely comparable in operating model, target families, and state-level regulatory exposure.
• South Carolina Virtual Charter School: SC's other online public charter school serving grades K-12 across the state. Directly competes for the same SC online charter families and state per-pupil funding pool with overlapping product, accreditation, and tuition-free model.
• Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN): State-administered network of online public schools and supplemental courses serving Texas K-12 students. Same public-school funding model, same online charter/virtual academy structure, and same state-restricted enrollment — analogous regional model in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Insight School of Washington: Smaller online charter school operator focused on at-risk and alternative-pathway high school students. Comparable niche positioning around flexible pacing and alternative learners, but smaller scale and limited geographic footprint.

Regional players

• North Carolina Virtual Academy: Tuition-free online public school serving K-12 students across North Carolina through a Connections Academy partnership. Adjacent regional competitor with nearly identical delivery model and Southeast US family demographic overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/odysseyonlinelearning
• Instagraminstagram.com/odysseyonlinelearning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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