Montezuma-cortez High School serves 633 students in grades 9-12.
Montezuma-cortez High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montezuma-cortez High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Montezuma-cortez High School's student population of 633 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montezuma-cortez High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Montezuma-cortez High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
28%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
47%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montezuma-cortez High School's ranking?
Montezuma-cortez High School is ranked #1006 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Montezuma-cortez High School often compared to?
Montezuma-cortez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dolores Secondary School, Mancos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montezuma-cortez High School?
The graduation rate of Montezuma-cortez High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Montezuma-cortez High School?
633 students attend Montezuma-cortez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Montezuma-cortez High School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montezuma-cortez High School?
Montezuma-cortez High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montezuma-cortez High School offer ?
Montezuma-cortez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Montezuma-cortez High School part of?
Montezuma-cortez High School is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
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