Cortez High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,271 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 130th out of 385 high schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8828 N. 31st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Glendale Union High School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,929
- Dropout Rate: 1.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 21.4
- Enrolled Students: 14,920
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,271
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 62.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 637 (50.1%)
- Females: 634 (49.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 113 (8.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 725 (57.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 838 (65.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 77 | 6.1% |
| Black | 114 | 9.0% |
| Asian | 87 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 596 | 46.9% |
| White | 397 | 31.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 375 | 29.5% |
| 10th Grade | 316 | 24.9% |
| 11th Grade | 280 | 22.0% |
| 12th Grade | 300 | 23.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 68%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:32%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $48,136
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,898 | 32% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $53,032 | 68% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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