B−
Montezuma-Cortez High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
418 South Sligo Street, Cortez, CO 81321 · (970) 565-3722 · Part of Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
Students
598
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
Town
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Montezuma-Cortez High School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
On the path
Where Towaoc kids come from and go next.
6–8Montezuma-Cortez Middle Schoolin Cortez
9–12Montezuma-Cortez High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47%
Location
Directions ↗
418 South Sligo Street, Cortez
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9204
Grade 10135
Grade 11122
Grade 12137
Enrollment over time
612’20
633’21
601’22
601’23
598’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 48%Hispanic 22%American Indian/Alaska Native 22%Two or more races 6%Asian 1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.