Montezuma-Cortez High School
601 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Montezuma-Cortez High School (MCHS), located in Cortez, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1. The school is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the Four Corners region, drawing a diverse student population. MCHS offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, while also providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and vocational training opportunities that aim to support the varied interests and career aspirations of its student body.
Beyond its core academic offerings, MCHS places a strong emphasis on community connection and student growth within a rural Colorado context. The school is known for its efforts to foster an inclusive environment that addresses the needs of a wide range of learners, often collaborating with local resources to enhance its educational programming. By maintaining a focus on both traditional classroom instruction and student-centered initiatives, Montezuma-Cortez High School strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and community awareness necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.
Beyond its core academic offerings, MCHS places a strong emphasis on community connection and student growth within a rural Colorado context. The school is known for its efforts to foster an inclusive environment that addresses the needs of a wide range of learners, often collaborating with local resources to enhance its educational programming. By maintaining a focus on both traditional classroom instruction and student-centered initiatives, Montezuma-Cortez High School strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and community awareness necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.
601
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 277 |
| Hispanic | 121 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 31 |
| American Indian | 168 |
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White277 (46.1 %)
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American Indian168 (28.0 %)
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Hispanic121 (20.1 %)
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Two or More31 (5.2 %)
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Black4 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 |
| Phone: | (970)565-3722 |
| Website: | http://mchs.cortez.k12.co.us/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 601 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 316 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 28 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
158
Grade 10
158
Grade 11
141
Grade 12
144
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 158 |
| Grade 10 | 158 |
| Grade 11 | 141 |
| Grade 12 | 144 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 300 | 49.9% |
| Male | 301 | 50.1% |
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