Montezuma-cortez High School
School Overview
Montezuma-cortez High School is a public school located in Cortez, Colorado. It is a school in Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, about 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 659 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 41 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 659 students are attending Montezuma-cortez High School. By gender, there are 340 and 319 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Montezuma-cortez High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 48 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 41 | 26 | 15 |
| Total | 48 | 32 | 16 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 41 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Montezuma-cortez High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 97.6% of teachers are certified. 87.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 41 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 97.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 9.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 220 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,554 Households |
| Population | 18,397 |
| Male | 9,012 |
| Female | 9,566 |
| Child Population | 4,896 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,463 Units |
| Average House Value | $197,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $793 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% |
| Average Household Income | $48,653 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.39% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Montezuma-cortez High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 65 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 139 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Montezuma-cortez High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 65 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 61 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 139 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
In Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in CORTEZ, Colorado
2 private schools are serving students in CORTEZ, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.