Best Cortez Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 766 students in Cortez, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Cortez, CO are Montezuma-cortez High School and Southwest Open Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortez, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Cortez have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Cortez, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montezuma-cortez High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cortez, CO Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montezuma-cortez High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cortez, Colorado

Cortez, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Grades: 1-5
| 66 students
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cortez, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Cortez, CO include Montezuma-cortez High School and Southwest Open Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Cortez, CO?
2 public high schools are located in Cortez, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortez, CO?
Cortez, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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