- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Odessa, TX
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481800013377
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800013377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 481800013377 · Odessa, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 28:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Odessa Collegiate Academy 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 476
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S
476 students
What this shows Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S compares
Odessa Collegiate Academy 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 90% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
White 18.7%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S is about as mixed as 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 Collegiate Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odessa Collegiate Academy 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S
How many students attend Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S?
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S is 28:1, which is 90% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S?
49.7% of students at Odessa Collegiate Academy 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 Collegiate Academy Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S?
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Collegiate Academy Early College H S rank among high schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S ranks #4 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 Collegiate Academy 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.