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#1057 of 1,815 schools in CO
Southwest Open Charter School
High School · Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 · Cortez, CO
A Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 charter high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX DD, Cortez, CO 81321
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwest Open Charter School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southwest Open Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cortez), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,737
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma-cortez High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–11 | 1.7 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Open Charter School is listed in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Open Charter School
Southwest Open Charter School is a public high school in Cortez, CO, part of Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 134 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Open Charter School
What grades does Southwest Open Charter School serve?
Southwest Open Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Open Charter School?
Southwest Open Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Open Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Open Charter School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Open Charter School rank in CO?
Southwest Open Charter School ranks #1,057 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Southwest Open Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Open Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southwest Open Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Open Charter School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Southwest Open Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Southwest Open Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southwest Open Charter School a Title I school?
No, Southwest Open Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Open Charter School?
81.3% of students at Southwest Open Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Montezuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.1%
- Phone
- (970) 565-1150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 81321)
- 14,278
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81321; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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