Cortez High School

About Cortez High School

Cortez High School is a public high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Phoenix Union High School District, and offers a variety of courses and activities for its students. The school offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and career success. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other activities.
Cortez High School has a strong focus on student achievement. The school offers an Advanced Placement program, which allows students to earn college credit while still in high school. The school also offers a variety of electives and activities, such as art, music, and theater.
The school also offers a variety of support services for students, including counseling, tutoring, and other resources. The school also has a strong focus on community service and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for students.
Cortez High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With a strong academic program and a variety of extracurricular activities, Cortez High School provides a supportive environment for students to reach their full potential.

Address:	8828 N 31st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone:	(623) 915-8200
Site:	guhsdaz.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	1,182 students

Overview Cortez High School

Cortez High School serves 1,182 students in grades 9-12.
Cortez High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Cortez High School

Cortez High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Cortez High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.