At a glance
Reported students
598
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
131
Montezuma-Cortez High School: 598 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Montezuma-Cortez High School
Montezuma-Cortez High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cortez. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1. NCES reports 598 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.2%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Montezuma-Cortez High School
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.34 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.34
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.8%
- Hispanic22.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native21.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southwest Open Charter School
High · Grades 09–12
131 reported students
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
505 reported students
Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
Kemper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
339 reported students
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
130 reported students
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
125 reported students
Public schools near Montezuma-Cortez High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Open Charter School High · Charter · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | 09–12 | 131 | 0.7 mi |
| Kemper Elementary School Elementary · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | KG–05 | 339 | 1 mi |
| Children's Kiva Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | KG–08 | 130 | 1 mi |
| Beech Street Preschool Other · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | PK–PK | 70 | 1.4 mi |
| Montezuma-Cortez Middle School Middle · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | 06–08 | 505 | 1.7 mi |
| Dolores High School High · Dolores School District No. Re-4A | 09–12 | 186 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montezuma-Cortez High School
What grades does Montezuma-Cortez High School serve?
Montezuma-Cortez High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
How many students attend Montezuma-Cortez High School?
Montezuma-Cortez High School reported 598 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 633 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Montezuma-Cortez High School?
The calculated ratio is 21:1, based on 598 students and 28.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Montezuma-Cortez High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montezuma-Cortez High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Montezuma-Cortez High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Montezuma-Cortez High School in?
Montezuma-Cortez High School is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1, based in Cortez, CO, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Montezuma-Cortez High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest Open Charter School (0.7 mi), Kemper Elementary School (1 mi), Children's Kiva Montessori School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.