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#7433 of 8,552 schools in TX

Odessa H S

High School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX

An Ector County ISD high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760

  • Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
AP Participation18.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$10,723
Chronic Absenteeism53.9%

Students at Odessa H S score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Odessa H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,159/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Odessa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
18.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·32 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Premier H S OdessaCharter · enrollment unverified4.09–120.6 mi61Compare →
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H SEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.0 mi395Compare →
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H SEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.1 mi460Compare →
Richard Milburn Academy OdessaCharter · enrollment unverified3.49–121.1 mi348Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ector County ISD

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#25 of 43
District spending per student
$10,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Odessa H S is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Odessa H S

Odessa H S is a public high school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 3,769 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,433 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Odessa H S

What grades does Odessa H S serve?

Odessa H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Odessa H S?

Odessa H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,769 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Odessa H S is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Odessa H S rank in TX?

Odessa H S ranks #7,433 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Odessa H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Odessa H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Odessa H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Odessa H S has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Odessa H S a charter school?

No, Odessa H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Odessa H S a Title I school?

No, Odessa H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odessa H S?

74.0% of students at Odessa H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,769
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
221
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ector County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.9%
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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