Odessa High School is a public high school located in Odessa, Texas, United States. It is one of three high schools in the Ector County Independent School District. The full name of the school is Odessa Senior High School. This name was originally to differentiate it from Odessa Junior High School.
Serving 3,814 students in grades 9-12, Odessa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Odessa High School's student population of 3,814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 214 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,814 students
Total Classroom Teachers
214 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
Red, Scarlet
School Rankings
Odessa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odessa High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7849 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Broncho
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odessa High School's ranking?
Odessa High School is ranked #7849 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Odessa High School often compared to?
Odessa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Permian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odessa High School?
The graduation rate of Odessa High School is 77%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Odessa High School?
3,814 students attend Odessa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Odessa High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Odessa High School?
Odessa High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odessa High School offer ?
Odessa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Odessa High School part of?
Odessa High School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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