Cortez High School

Cortez High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8828 N 31st Ave,  Phoenix, AZ
Glendale Union High School District
3.9
4.0
1,105 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Walt Sampson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
85%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
39.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23%
State Average
44%
Science
13%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
418:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
60.5%
White
14%
Black
12.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.4%
Native American
4.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 238 Students
Northern Arizona University 174 Students
Grand Canyon University 135 Students
University of Arizona 131 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 95 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 86 Students
Phoenix College 48 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 39 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 39 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 37 Students
Business 33 Students
Biology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 15 Students
Veterinary Sciences 14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 182 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/26/2024
Cortez is a very small school compared to the others schools in my district and although it's small it nice to connect with teachers and other students.
3.0 Senior
10/27/2019
Teachers are often friendly and ready to support students with their decisions. There is always a quite place to work in the library, which is run by a lovely librarian.
5.0 Alum
11/21/2017
When someone tells you that your high school days are the best you will ever have is because it is true. My four years at this school were the best I ever had.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 10 Reviews
4.0 student
3/7/2024
Cortez is great high school, they make sure their students have good grades
1.0 other
6/19/2022
Legit the worst staff, coaches, "administration" at a well recognized school, from cutting performing arts programs, to staff talking down on other programs, to the principal belittling staff in "wellness checks" or even belittling other administration to staff members. Favoritism is all around and...
1.0 parent
4/14/2022
Safety I don't think it's a good school safety wise.Educational wise I will give it a six
5.0 parent
6/12/2016
Cortez is a smaller campus where students are able to be involved in many clubs and sports. The student council is outstanding and soccer team has won several state championships!

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Cortez High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Glendale Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,105 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Cortez High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $364,793. Discover additional schools in the area, like West-Mec - Cortez High School, Apollo High School, Moon Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cortez High School.

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