Odessa High School

Summary:

Odessa High School is a public high school in Odessa, Texas, serving 3,874 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked 654 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Odessa High School faces several key challenges, including a student population that is 87.4% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with academic performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams well below state and district averages. Odessa High School's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 71.9% to 79.3% over the past 5 years, lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state average. Additionally, 68.43% of Odessa High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

In comparison, nearby schools like Permian High School and Odessa Career and Technical Early College High School have higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. Odessa High School's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking relatively higher for Asian students but much lower for Hispanic, African American, and White students. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and resource constraints.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1301 N Dotsy
       Odessa, TX  79763-3576


(432) 456-0029

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1745th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,936 Help


Feeder schools for Odessa High School:

Elementary:    Barbara Jordan Elementary
    Burleson Elementary
    Edward K Downing Elementary
    G E 'buddy' West Elementary
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Middle:    Bowie Middle
    Crockett Middle
    Ector College Prep Success Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  3,769

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.7%
White:
7.9%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Odessa High School ranks worse than 87.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Odessa High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.7%), White (7.9%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odessa High School is 17, which is the 3rd best among 6 high schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odessa High School is $8,936. 3 high schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Odessa High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Odessa High School 1745th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Odessa High School in the ranking list.)

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Ector County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ector County Independent School District (Isd) 654th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Odessa High School

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Rank History for all students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.03 1149th 1427 19.5%
2005 41.53 1031st 1429 27.9%
2006 34.27 1104th 1430 22.8%
2007 34.94 1156th 1497 22.8%
2008 30.82 1243rd 1510 17.7%
2009 27.11 1329th 1539 13.6%
2010 27.37 1380th 1568 12.0%
2011 29.59 1449th 1672 13.3%
2012 27.73 1311th 1603 18.2%
2013 24.93 1359th 1652 17.7%
2014 10.76 1592nd 1734 8.2%
2015 10.85 1575th 1743 9.6%
2016 22.06 1485th 1762 15.7%
2017 18.43 1471st 1777 17.2%
2018 20.22 1473rd 1797 18.0%
2019 17.37 1565th 1857 15.7%
2021 14.70 1615th 1861 13.2%
2022 10.85 1691st 1876 9.9%
2023 12.26 1714th 1961 12.6%
2024 12.46 1745th 1987 12.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.78 496th 582 14.8%
2019 28.91 452nd 604 25.2%
2021 13.78 536th 588 8.8%
2022 18.13 576th 664 13.3%
2023 22.73 554th 677 18.2%
2024 12.32 668th 730 8.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.64 927th 1113 16.7%
2019 22.70 962nd 1136 15.3%
2021 24.86 962nd 1195 19.5%
2022 19.98 1094th 1278 14.4%
2023 18.56 1181st 1371 13.9%
2024 15.38 1292nd 1435 10.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.41 1062nd 1347 21.2%
2019 27.82 1069th 1357 21.2%
2021 26.57 1134th 1382 17.9%
2022 20.78 1274th 1418 10.2%
2023 20.59 1334th 1478 9.7%
2024 30.56 1150th 1547 25.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.70 1550th 1794 13.6%
2019 18.70 1595th 1818 12.3%
2021 18.65 1576th 1848 14.7%
2022 12.67 1680th 1847 9.0%
2023 14.84 1662nd 1897 12.4%
2024 12.21 1719th 1883 8.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.12 93rd 93 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.93 1568th 1781 12.0%
2019 14.02 1592nd 1798 11.5%
2021 12.90 1606th 1815 11.5%
2022 8.44 1690th 1841 8.2%
2023 10.10 1688th 1891 10.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.54 1071st 1137 5.8%
2019 10.11 1100th 1145 3.9%
2021 9.66 1104th 1177 6.2%
2022 11.30 1093rd 1172 6.7%
2023 10.24 1101st 1182 6.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.46 1367th 1784 23.4%
2019 27.01 1454th 1810 19.7%
2021 21.60 1546th 1829 15.5%
2022 17.09 1657th 1837 9.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.18 1487th 1803 17.5%
2019 17.99 1578th 1824 13.5%
2021 15.14 1593rd 1840 13.4%
2022 12.01 1654th 1853 10.7%
2023 12.88 1679th 1913 12.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.49 456th 486 6.2%
2019 25.14 404th 487 17.0%
2021 51.82 256th 488 47.5%
2022 57.03 234th 507 53.8%
2023 56.75 253rd 525 51.8%
2024 82.44 31st 529 94.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.72 839th 1013 17.2%
2019 18.95 864th 1024 15.6%
2021 22.56 807th 1020 20.9%
2022 23.76 795th 1031 22.9%
2023 15.95 931st 1069 12.9%
2024 10.55 995th 1065 6.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.99 1404th 1691 17.0%
2019 19.95 1469th 1714 14.3%
2021 16.40 1511th 1743 13.3%
2022 11.81 1589th 1762 9.8%
2023 13.93 1586th 1820 12.9%
2024 12.44 1644th 1804 8.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.92 105th 105 0.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.58 31st 31 0.0%
2023 31.46 23rd 31 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Odessa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.33 1334th 1539 13.3%
2019 11.31 1417th 1526 7.1%
2021 11.02 1379th 1510 8.7%
2022 11.33 1390th 1525 8.9%
2023 11.25 1421st 1576 9.8%
2024 6.00 1474th 1556 5.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Odessa High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1057 86 15 858 2 n/a n/a 0 2018
1989 986 81 9 958 2 n/a n/a 0 2036
1990 997 87 11 978 1 n/a n/a 0 2074
1991 995 83 11 1036 2 n/a n/a 0 2127
1992 1015 72 13 1102 1 n/a n/a 0 2203
1993 1096 73 10 1112 3 n/a n/a 0 2294
1994 1067 70 15 1104 6 n/a n/a 0 2262
1995 888 59 18 1037 7 n/a n/a 0 2009
1996 888 59 18 1037 7 n/a n/a 0 2009
1997 904 55 17 1022 5 n/a n/a 0 2003
1998 872 61 18 952 4 n/a n/a 0 1907
1999 955 76 15 1125 8 n/a n/a 0 2179
2000 958 80 19 1206 8 n/a n/a 0 2271
2001 900 71 24 1214 14 n/a n/a 0 2223
2002 866 86 29 1376 11 n/a n/a 0 2368
2003 866 86 29 1376 11 n/a n/a 0 2368
2004 771 88 27 1290 11 n/a n/a 0 2187
2005 676 89 23 1394 12 n/a n/a 0 2194
2006 697 87 22 1549 9 n/a n/a 0 2364
2007 719 97 24 1606 10 n/a n/a 0 2456
2008 681 94 21 1693 6 n/a n/a 0 2495
2009 748 121 31 2055 12 n/a n/a 0 2967
2010 656 108 25 2097 9 n/a n/a 0 2895
2011 549 93 15 2182 13 3 19 0 2874
2012 469 69 14 2015 9 4 15 0 2595
2013 415 60 18 2029 10 3 19 0 2554
2014 393 52 28 2117 11 5 30 0 2636
2015 379 64 34 2271 5 1 25 0 2779
2016 517 85 38 3298 11 4 26 0 3979
2017 466 105 35 3264 11 4 17 0 3902
2018 438 88 21 3225 13 3 19 0 3807
2019 387 91 20 3315 13 5 19 0 3850
2020 390 93 21 3363 8 6 23 0 3904
2021 384 92 20 3405 6 8 34 0 3949
2022 296 95 17 3462 9 10 25 0 3914
2023 337 91 21 3386 6 11 22 0 3874
2024 298 73 17 3343 9 8 21 0 3769

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Odessa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2018 114.0 17.7 n/a
1989 2036 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2074 123.0 16.8 n/a
1991 2127 122.6 17.3 n/a
1992 2203 127.1 17.3 15.4
1993 2294 126.0 18.2 31.6
1994 2262 134.1 16.9 28.7
1995 2009 112.4 17.9 44.9
1996 2009 112.4 17.9 44.9
1997 2003 116.2 17.2 32.4
1998 1907 116.5 16.4 31.1
1999 2179 137.3 15.9 28.6
2000 2271 124.0 18.3 27.5
2001 2223 141.2 15.7 36.4
2002 2368 139.2 17.0 41.1
2003 2368 139.2 17.0 41.1
2004 2187 131.4 16.6 44.1
2005 2194 126.8 17.3 47
2006 2364 135.3 17.5 39.8
2007 2456 137.4 17.9 37.1
2008 2495 151.9 16.4 31.3
2009 2967 191.5 15.5 30.2
2010 2895 177.1 16.3 40.8
2011 2874 173.2 16.5 47.5
2012 2595 153.8 16.8 45.1
2013 2554 154.4 16.5 36.6
2014 2636 153.5 17.1 36
2015 2779 163.0 17.0 32.1
2016 3979 221.0 18.0 39.4
2017 3902 233.4 16.7 45.7
2018 3807 222.8 17.0 40.7
2019 3850 220.7 17.4 43.7
2020 3904 219.7 17.7 52.9
2021 3949 226.7 17.4 51.1
2022 3914 218.4 17.9 65.4
2023 3874 227.1 17.0 68.4
2024 3769 221.1 17.0 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Odessa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2018 114.0 17.7 n/a
1989 2036 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2074 123.0 16.8 n/a
1991 2127 122.6 17.3 n/a
1992 2203 127.1 17.3 15.4
1993 2294 126.0 18.2 31.6
1994 2262 134.1 16.9 28.7
1995 2009 112.4 17.9 44.9
1996 2009 112.4 17.9 44.9
1997 2003 116.2 17.2 32.4
1998 1907 116.5 16.4 31.1
1999 2179 137.3 15.9 28.6
2000 2271 124.0 18.3 27.5
2001 2223 141.2 15.7 36.4
2002 2368 139.2 17.0 41.1
2003 2368 139.2 17.0 41.1
2004 2187 131.4 16.6 44.1
2005 2194 126.8 17.3 47
2006 2364 135.3 17.5 39.8
2007 2456 137.4 17.9 37.1
2008 2495 151.9 16.4 31.3
2009 2967 191.5 15.5 30.2
2010 2895 177.1 16.3 40.8
2011 2874 173.2 16.5 47.5
2012 2595 153.8 16.8 45.1
2013 2554 154.4 16.5 36.6
2014 2636 153.5 17.1 36
2015 2779 163.0 17.0 32.1
2016 3979 221.0 18.0 39.4
2017 3902 233.4 16.7 45.7
2018 3807 222.8 17.0 40.7
2019 3850 220.7 17.4 43.7
2020 3904 219.7 17.7 52.9
2021 3949 226.7 17.4 51.1
2022 3914 218.4 17.9 65.4
2023 3874 227.1 17.0 68.4
2024 3769 221.1 17.0 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Odessa High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $757 (9.6%) $7,127 (90.4%) $7,885
2020 $585 (7.4%) $7,340 (92.6%) $7,925
2021 $1,426 (16.0%) $7,510 (84.0%) $8,936

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Odessa High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1565th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1714th of 1961 High schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Odessa High School)2118
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3234
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Odessa High School)3931
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))4844
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Odessa High School)2330
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3143
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Odessa High School)2925
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3740
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Odessa High School)5739
 18%
   End of Course U.S. History (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))6452
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students38503874
 0.6%
African American9191
American Indian136
 53.8%
Asian2021
 5%
Hispanic33153386
 2.1%
Pacific Islander511
 120%
White387337
 12.9%
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.7%68.4%
 24.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Odessa High School

Odessa High School ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Texas high schools.

Odessa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barbara Jordan Elementary
Elementary : Burleson Elementary
Elementary : Edward K Downing Elementary
Elementary : G E 'buddy' West Elementary
Elementary : Goliad Elementary
Elementary : Murry Fly Elementary
Elementary : Noel Elementary
Elementary : Pease Elementary
Elementary : Sam Houston Elementary
Elementary : San Jacinto Elementary
Middle : Bowie Middle
Middle : Crockett Middle
Middle : Ector College Prep Success Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 3,769 students attended Odessa High School.

Students at Odessa High School are 89% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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