- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Odessa, TX
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
Federal NCES profile for George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481800012779
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George H W Bush New Tech Odessa ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800012779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 481800012779 · Odessa, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 11.5:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Permian H S
Permian H S
4,138 students
- Odessa H S
Odessa H S
3,814 students
- Nimitz Middle 1,310
Nimitz Middle
1,310 students
- Ector College 1,272
Ector College Prep Success Academy
1,272 students
- Wilson & Young 1,227
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
1,227 students
- This school 414
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
414 students
What this shows George H W Bush New Tech Odessa reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How George H W Bush New Tech Odessa compares
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.3%
White 15.9%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, George H W Bush New Tech Odessa is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George H W Bush New Tech Odessa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George H W Bush New Tech Odessa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,814
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
How many students attend George H W Bush New Tech Odessa?
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa has 414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George H W Bush New Tech Odessa?
The student-teacher ratio at George H W Bush New Tech Odessa is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George H W Bush New Tech Odessa?
36.7% of students at George H W Bush New Tech Odessa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George H W Bush New Tech Odessa?
The largest demographic group at George H W Bush New Tech Odessa is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George H W Bush New Tech Odessa?
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George H W Bush New Tech Odessa rank among high schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, George H W Bush New Tech Odessa ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Odessa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students), Odessa H S (3,814 students), and Nimitz Middle (1,310 students). See the Ector County Isd district page for the complete list.