- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Odessa, TX
Odessa H S
Federal NCES profile for Odessa H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481800001587
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odessa H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Odessa H S has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa H S ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Odessa H S held near 3,769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-105 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 227.2 → 221.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-105 students YoY 481800001587 · Odessa, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,814 enr · 16.8:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Odessa H S held near 3,769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-105 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 227.2 → 221.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Odessa H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Permian H S
Permian H S
4,138 students
- This school
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
- Crockett Middl 1,181
Crockett Middle
1,181 students
What this shows Odessa H S reports 3,814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odessa H S compares
Odessa H S 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,814 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,814
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors13.9 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
688
in-school suspensions + 423 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 62 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
White 7.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Odessa H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odessa H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~3,814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odessa H S
How many students attend Odessa H S?
Odessa H S has 3,814 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,874 (2022-23) → 3,769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-105).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Odessa H S is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odessa H S?
66.9% of students at Odessa H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odessa H S?
The largest demographic group at Odessa H S is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odessa H S?
Odessa H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odessa H S rank among high schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa H S ranks #1 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 H S, Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students), Nimitz Middle (1,310 students), and Ector College Prep Success Academy (1,272 students). See the Ector County Isd district page for the complete list.