PERMIAN H S

3,978 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
3,978
Total Students
214.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERMIAN H S
Demographic Student Count
White824
Hispanic2,798
Black221
Asian41
Two or More67
American Indian16
Pacific Islander11
  • Hispanic
    2,798 (70.3 %)
  • White
    824 (20.7 %)
  • Black
    221 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    67 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    41 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ECTOR COUNTY ISD
Phone: (432)456-0039
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 3,978
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 214.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 2,762
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64
Grades Taught
Grade 9 1,223
Grade 10 1,140
Grade 11 836
Grade 12 779

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERMIAN H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 91,223
Grade 101,140
Grade 11836
Grade 12779
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERMIAN H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,95249.1%
Male2,02650.9%