Is Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School a good school?

Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School ranks 323 rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School.

What is the racial makeup of Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School?

Students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School are 81% Hispanic, 15% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

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Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Odessa, Texas, with a student population of 358. 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 Career And Technical Early College High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Biology, English I Reading, and U.S. History. The school also maintains an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.3% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the district and state. The school's performance on various student group metrics, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also noteworthy, with the school ranking among the top schools in Texas for these student groups.

Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School's unique early college high school model, which allows students to earn both a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit, likely contributes to its strong academic performance and high graduation rates. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Alter Educational Center, Permian High School, and Odessa High School, Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School stands out with its significantly higher performance on various academic metrics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2001 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79763

(432) 456-6400

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
323^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,611

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.5%

White:

15.4%

African American:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School ranks better than 83.7% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.5%), White (15.4%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School is 23.4. 4 high schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School is $8,611. 4 high schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School 323^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School in the ranking list.)

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Ector County Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	71.24	343^rd	1857	81.5%
2021	56.48	735^th	1861	60.5%
2022	71.54	348^th	1876	81.4%
2023	79.88	210^th	1961	89.3%
2024	74.30	323^rd	1987	83.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.85	145^th	1113	87.0%
2019	49.67	409^th	1136	64.0%
2021	59.34	302^nd	1195	74.7%
2022	82.87	105^th	1278	91.8%
2023	86.87	95^th	1371	93.1%
2024	75.20	187^th	1435	87.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	91.20	63^rd	1347	95.3%
2024	91.31	66^th	1547	95.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.64	240^th	1794	86.6%
2019	76.37	207^th	1818	88.6%
2021	60.57	531^st	1848	71.3%
2022	75.58	210^th	1847	88.6%
2023	86.15	103^rd	1897	94.6%
2024	80.44	147^th	1883	92.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.28	513^th	1781	71.2%
2019	69.89	396^th	1798	78.0%
2021	50.39	876^th	1815	51.7%
2022	70.39	372^nd	1841	79.8%
2023	72.72	344^th	1891	81.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.23	630^th	1137	44.6%
2022	23.29	1025^th	1172	12.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.06	252^nd	1784	85.9%
2019	70.23	294^th	1810	83.8%
2021	49.33	756^th	1829	58.7%
2022	71.98	246^th	1837	86.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.60	274^th	1803	84.8%
2019	67.65	404^th	1824	77.9%
2021	60.14	608^th	1840	67.0%
2022	70.96	352^nd	1853	81.0%
2023	83.70	153^rd	1913	92.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.23	302^nd	1691	82.1%
2019	72.92	283^rd	1714	83.5%
2021	61.86	505^th	1743	71.0%
2022	74.29	243^rd	1762	86.2%
2023	83.63	134^th	1820	92.6%
2024	75.73	219^th	1804	87.9%

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Rank History for White students at Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.54	238^th	1539	84.5%
2019	65.22	421^st	1526	72.4%
2021	33.36	1078^th	1510	28.6%
2022	64.43	412^th	1525	73.0%
2023	69.57	334^th	1576	78.8%
2024	74.31	215^th	1556	86.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	26	4	0	70	0	0	2	102
2017	49	5	0	126	0	0	2	182
2018	66	7	0	186	0	0	4	263
2019	66	6	2	240	1	0	4	319
2020	62	4	2	267	0	1	5	341
2021	56	6	2	282	0	0	2	348
2022	54	6	2	282	0	0	4	348
2023	60	11	1	281	1	0	4	358
2024	61	11	0	318	1	0	4	395

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 Career And Technical Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	102	5.0	20.4	48
2017	182	12.0	15.1	44.5
2018	263	14.0	18.7	28.9
2019	319	16.1	19.7	36.4
2020	341	19.0	17.9	44.9
2021	348	16.2	21.4	52.6
2022	348	16.9	20.5	45.4
2023	358	17.2	20.7	45.5
2024	395	16.8	23.4	48.6

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 Career And Technical Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	102	5.0	20.4	48
2017	182	12.0	15.1	44.5
2018	263	14.0	18.7	28.9
2019	319	16.1	19.7	36.4
2020	341	19.0	17.9	44.9
2021	348	16.2	21.4	52.6
2022	348	16.9	20.5	45.4
2023	358	17.2	20.7	45.5
2024	395	16.8	23.4	48.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$420 (5.2%)	$7,582 (94.8%)	$8,002
2020	$273 (3.8%)	$6,976 (96.2%)	$7,249
2021	$1,152 (13.4%)	$7,459 (86.6%)	$8,611

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 343^rd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 210^th of 1961 High schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School)	44	61	17%
End of Course Algebra I (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))	32	34	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School)	88	90	2%
End of Course Biology (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School)	64	85	21%
End of Course English I Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))	31	43	12%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School)	71	79	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))	37	40	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School)	87	80	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))	64	52	12%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	358	12.2%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	240	281	17.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	60	9.1%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	45.5%	9.2%

Schools Near Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School	Public	9-12	2001 W University Blvd	Odessa	79763	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 456-6400	395	17	23.4	48.6%	61 (15.4%)	11 (2.8%)	318 (80.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	74.3	323^rd of 1987 public high schools	83.7%		79.9	210^th of 1961 public high schools	89.3%	113	44.9	87.1	79.2	79.6	77.3									$8,611	$1,152	$7,459
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa	Public, Charter	9-12	2419 N County Rd W Ste 100	Odessa	79763	Ector County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 614-1859	348	4	78.3	52.3%	50 (14.4%)	18 (5.2%)	277 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2.3	1972^nd of 1987 public high schools	0.8%		2.5	1931^st of 1961 public high schools	1.5%	41	0.0	1.2	5.1	9.9	9.5									$6,197	$625	$5,572
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School	Public	9-12	802 N Sam Houston	Odessa	79760	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 456-6429	460	18	25.3	46.7%	94 (20.4%)	13 (2.8%)	322 (70.0%)	24 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	91.4	40^th of 1987 public high schools	98.0%		86.8	99^th of 1961 public high schools	95.0%	59	80.7	89.9	98.4	95.8	87.8									$7,995	$983	$7,013
Premier H S Odessa	Public, Charter	9-12	1801 N Lee Ave	Odessa	79761	Ector County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 305-0095	61	3	18.4	70.5%	9 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.9	1790^th of 1987 public high schools	9.9%		4.2	1870^th of 1961 public high schools	4.6%	80	11.1	29.4	13.3	36.4	22.2									$12,318	$2,528	$9,790
Odessa High School	Public	9-12	1301 N Dotsy	Odessa	79763	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 456-0029	3,769	221	17.0	74.0%	298 (7.9%)	73 (1.9%)	3,343 (88.7%)	17 (0.5%)	9 (0.2%)	8 (0.2%)	21 (0.6%)	12.5	1745^th of 1987 public high schools	12.2%		12.3	1714^th of 1961 public high schools	12.6%	31	13.3	37.6	23.7	28.3	37.5									$8,936	$1,426	$7,510
George H W Bush New Technical Odessa	Public	9-12	300 E 29th St	Odessa	79762	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 456-6989	448	40	11.0	46.0%	70 (15.6%)	13 (2.9%)	353 (78.8%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	71	398^th of 1987 public high schools	80.0%		78.2	247^th of 1961 public high schools	87.4%	151	39.4	62.9	75.2	91.6	77.2									$9,627	$1,231	$8,396
Permian High School	Public	9-12	1800 E 42nd St	Odessa	79762	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 456-0039	4,126	216	19.1	60.8%	792 (19.2%)	236 (5.7%)	2,946 (71.4%)	44 (1.1%)	15 (0.4%)	16 (0.4%)	77 (1.9%)	23.2	1560^th of 1987 public high schools	21.5%		25.7	1484^th of 1961 public high schools	24.3%	76	16.8	44.3	38.8	44.0	43.3									$9,727	$1,260	$8,468
Alter Educational Center	Public	6-12	1299 A Yukon	Odessa	79762	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 456-0049	100	8	13.2	73.0%	5 (5.0%)	9 (9.0%)	85 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3	1941^st of 1987 public high schools	2.3%		2.9	1907^th of 1961 public high schools	2.8%	34	0.0	10.0	4.4	11.4	0.0	25.0	6.7	12.8	12.5	0.0	2.2	2.1	0.0	$119,207	$7,050	$112,157
Richard Milburn Academy Midland	Public, Charter	9-12	1305 N Midland Dr	Midland	79703	Midland County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 203-9829	126	5	26.0	54.0%	20 (15.9%)	3 (2.4%)	102 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3.5	1915^th of 1987 public high schools	3.6%		2.9	1909^th of 1961 public high schools	2.7%	6	8.7	5.6	11.4	8.5	17.2									$9,538	$551	$8,987
Premier H S Of Midland	Public, Charter	9-12	4200 W Illinois Ave Ste 140 A	Midland	79703	Midland County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 682-0384	163	7	22.0	49.7%	58 (35.6%)	9 (5.5%)	91 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	33.5	1335^th of 1987 public high schools	32.8%		43.4	1099^th of 1961 public high schools	44.0%	236	28.1	55.2	45.5	58.1	49.1									$8,580	$1,212	$7,369

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