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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 824 |
| Hispanic | 2,798 |
| Black | 221 |
| Asian | 41 |
| Two or More | 67 |
| American Indian | 16 |
| Pacific Islander | 11 |
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Hispanic2,798 (70.3 %)
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White824 (20.7 %)
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Black221 (5.6 %)
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Two or More67 (1.7 %)
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Asian41 (1.0 %)
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American Indian16 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander11 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 1,223 |
| Grade 10 | 1,140 |
| Grade 11 | 836 |
| Grade 12 | 779 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,952 | 49.1% |
| Male | 2,026 | 50.9% |
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