For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 11,852 students in Odessa, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Odessa, TX are Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School, Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odessa, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Odessa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Odessa, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George H W Bush New Tech Odessa, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Odessa, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 N Sam Houston
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 8-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Compass Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 Billy Hext Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 272-1836
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 272-1836
Gr: K-12 | 1,448 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Permian High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 42nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0039
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0039
Gr: 9-12 | 4,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Odessa High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Dotsy
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0029
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0029
Gr: 9-12 | 3,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1299 A Yukon
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2419 N County Rd W Ste 100
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 614-1859
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 614-1859
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 87:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
The Stem Academy
Charter School
4940 S Rd
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Odessa, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 North Grandview
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 550-7833
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 550-7833
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Utpb Stem Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4901 E University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Gr: K-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Odessa, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Odessa, TX include Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School, Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa.
How many public high schools are located in Odessa?
10 public high schools are located in Odessa.
What is the racial composition of students in Odessa?
Odessa public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Odessa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Odessa include: Odessa High School vs. Permian High School, Permian High School vs. Odessa High School, George H W Bush New Tech Odessa vs. Permian High School
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