Southwest Open Charter School
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- Status: Operational
- Type: Other Or Alternative
- Grades: 9th - 12th
- School Location: A Small Town
- Brief Description
- Southwest Open Charter School serves 9th through 12th Grade Students From The City Of Cortez, Which Is Part Of Montezuma County. Labeled As An "Other Or Alternative" School, It provides A Special Curriculum Offering A More Flexible Program Of Study Than A Traditional School. This School Is Eligible For Participation In State & Federal Title I Programs. As A Charter School, Funding Is Provided Under A Specific Charter Granted By The State Legislature Or Other Authority. Some Or All Students From This School Participate In Free Or Reduced Lunch Programs.
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1 Rating(s) Submitted- Reviewed by a Former Student on October 07, 2008 (Rating: 5 / 5) Report As Inapropriate
- I loved going to SWOS. It was the best time in my teenage years. The teaching technics were remarkable. I graduation in 2005. I thank everyone of the teachers for teaching me everything I know and more. the best school Ive been to.
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School Events Calendar
- January 1
- New Year's Day 2008
- January 21
- Martin Luther King Day
- February 14
- Valentine's Day
- February 18
- President's Day Observed
- March 17
- St. Patrick's Day
- May 26
- Memorial Day Observed
- July 4
- Independence Day
- September 1
- Labor Day
- October 13
- Columbus Day
- October 31
- Halloween
- November 27
- Thanksgiving
- December 25
- Christmas Day
2008 School Year Events
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School Statistics
Students Per Grade
Student Racial Breakdown
Student Gender Breakdown
Free Lunch Eligibility Breakdown
Test Scores
2008 Overall Test Score Performance
| Grade | Subject | School Met | District Met | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades | All Subjects | 18.7% | 40.8% | 56.7% |
2008 CSAP Reading Test Score Performance
2008 CSAP Science Test Score Performance
2008 CSAP Writing Test Score Performance
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Reading | 28.0% | 56.0% | 66.0% |
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Science | 11.0% | 30.0% | 47.0% |
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Writing | 17.0% | 34.0% | 47.0% |
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School Information
This School
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Private - Number of Students: 164
- Number of Full-Time Teachers: 9
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
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