- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Odessa, TX
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481800013176
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800013176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 481800013176 · Odessa, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 24.6:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S 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 418
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S
418 students
What this shows Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S compares
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 67% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 84.2%
White 11.0%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S'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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S
How many students attend Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S?
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S has 418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S is 24.6:1, which is 67% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S?
44.1% of students at Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S?
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S rank among high schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S ranks #5 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 Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S, 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.