Stepping Stones School Inc. is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 9–12 in a suburban setting in Odessa, FL.
The school has an enrollment of 81 students with a student–teacher ratio of 81:1.
Located in a large suburb, the school features a diverse student body with 81.48% students of color.
maintains membership in other school associations within the Odessa education community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- LaRae McEwen - Fulfilled her promise to earn a high school diploma after starting the curriculum several years prior.
- Valley O'Grady - Pursued further education by obtaining a BS in Christian Counseling and a Masters in Christian Education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Stepping Stones School Inc.?
Stepping Stones School Inc. famous alumni include: LaRae McEwen - Fulfilled her promise to earn a high school diploma after starting the curriculum several years prior. and Valley O'Grady - Pursued further education by obtaining a BS in Christian Counseling and a Masters in Christian Education..
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones School Inc.?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones School Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Stepping Stones School Inc. is Keystone Prep High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mother Teresa Of Calcutta (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hillsdale Christian Academy (3.4 miles away)
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18105 Gunn Hwy
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 264-4500
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 264-4500
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
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