Cortez High School serves 1,085 students in grades 9-12.
Cortez High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,085 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cortez High School's student population of 1,085 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cortez High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cortez High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
58%
47%
Black
16%
6%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cortez High School's ranking?
Cortez High School is ranked #1538 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cortez High School?
The graduation rate of Cortez High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Cortez High School?
1,085 students attend Cortez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cortez High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cortez High School?
Cortez High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cortez High School offer ?
Cortez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cortez High School part of?
Cortez High School is part of Glendale Union High School District (4285).
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