At a glance
Reported students
131
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
131
Southwest Open Charter School: 131 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
12.5:1 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
- 133
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Southwest Open Charter School
Southwest Open Charter 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 131 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, below 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 (46.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (28.2%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwest Open Charter School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.48 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 1.04 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.04
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White46.6%
- Hispanic19.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native28.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Montezuma-Cortez High School
High · Grades 09–12
598 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
Beech Street Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
70 reported students
Pleasant View Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
35 reported students
Kemper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
339 reported students
Public schools near Southwest Open Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma-Cortez High School High · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | 09–12 | 598 | 0.7 mi |
| Children's Kiva Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | KG–08 | 130 | 1 mi |
| Kemper Elementary School Elementary · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | KG–05 | 339 | 1.2 mi |
| Beech Street Preschool Other · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | PK–PK | 70 | 1.6 mi |
| Montezuma-Cortez Middle School Middle · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | 06–08 | 505 | 2.1 mi |
| Dolores High School High · Dolores School District No. Re-4A | 09–12 | 186 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Open Charter School
What grades does Southwest Open Charter School serve?
Southwest Open Charter School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
How many students attend Southwest Open Charter School?
Southwest Open Charter School reported 131 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 133 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest Open Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 131 students and 10.48 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 Southwest Open Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest Open Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Southwest Open Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.4% 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 Southwest Open Charter School in?
Southwest Open Charter 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 Southwest Open Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montezuma-Cortez High School (0.7 mi), Children's Kiva Montessori School (1 mi), Kemper Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.