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Cortez High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
8828 N 31st Ave,
Phoenix, AZ
Glendale Union High School District
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%
Niche Grade
B-
B
B
B
B-
B
A-
B-
Source: Niche
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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
13%
State Average
31%
Math
23%
State Average
44%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
418:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Economically disadvantaged
82.1%
Hispanic
61.6%
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Limited English proficient
21.4%
Black
12.6%
White
12%
Asian
6.4%
Native American
3.7%
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
3/26/2024
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.
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.
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
12/16/2025
Staff need to treat students like young adults and not be so sensitive when a student asks why. Need to know the difference between disrespect and valid questions being asked. These students are still human beings at the end of the day and deserve the same respect they are expected to give.
3/7/2024
Cortez is great high school, they make sure their students have good grades
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...
4/14/2022
Safety I don't think it's a good school safety wise.Educational wise I will give it a six
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$170K - $837K
Homes For Sale
231
Average Home Value
$357,195
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Average Household Income
$69,174
% of College Grads
21.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,521 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$853 - $1,602 per month
- Sierra Pines
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 461+ Sq Ft
- 9410 N 31st Ave
- Phoenix, AZ
$1,495 - $2,695 per month
- 2121 Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 625+ Sq Ft
- 2121 W Butler Dr
- Phoenix, AZ
$1,099 - $1,444 per month
- Desert Lakes Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 654+ Sq Ft
- 8245 N 27th Ave
- Phoenix, AZ
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Parks in this Area
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North Mountain Park
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Indian Bend Park
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Cactus Park
Cactus Park
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- Basketball
- Grills
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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 $357,195. 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.