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.
601
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montezuma-Cortez High School
Demographic Student Count
White277
Hispanic121
Black4
Two or More31
American Indian168
  • White
    277 (46.1 %)
  • American Indian
    168 (28.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    121 (20.1 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Montezuma-Cortez High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9158
Grade 10158
Grade 11141
Grade 12144
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Montezuma-Cortez High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30049.9%
Male30150.1%