PERMIAN HIGH SCHOOL

PERMIAN H S is a public high school that is part of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD school district, located in ODESSA, TX with about 3,789 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 221 teachers, PERMIAN H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Permian High School, located in Odessa, Texas, is one of the most iconic secondary educational institutions in the United States, largely due to its portrayal in the book and subsequent film and television series, *Friday Night Lights*. As part of the Ector County Independent School District, the school serves a large, diverse student body and maintains a reputation for being the focal point of the Odessa community. Its history and culture are deeply intertwined with its storied football program, the Permian Panthers, which has long been a source of immense local pride and a symbol of high school sports culture in West Texas.

Beyond its athletic fame, Permian High School offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including fine arts, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and numerous student organizations. While the school is globally recognized for its association with "Mojo" football, it remains a traditional public high school dedicated to serving the academic and social development of the youth in the Odessa region.

For more information, contact PERMIAN H S at (432) 456-0039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.