Montezuma-Cortez High School is a public senior high school located in Cortez, Colorado, United States, serving 721 students in grades 9–12. It is part of the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1. The first high school was constructed in Cortez in 1909.
Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Montezuma-cortez High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 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 601 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Montezuma-cortez High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montezuma-cortez High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
26%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montezuma-cortez High School's ranking?
Montezuma-cortez High School is ranked #820 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Mancos High School, Dolores High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montezuma-cortez High School?
The graduation rate of Montezuma-cortez High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Montezuma-cortez High School?
601 students attend Montezuma-cortez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Montezuma-cortez High School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montezuma-cortez High School?
Montezuma-cortez High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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