Southwest Open Charter School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 164 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P O Box Dd, Cortez, CO 81321
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Charter School
School District Details
- Montezuma-Cortez Region-1 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,942
- Graduation Rate: 68.4%
- Dropout Rate: 12.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.0
- Enrolled Students: 2,946
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 164
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 9.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 99 (60.4%)
- Females: 65 (39.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 8 (4.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 72 (43.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 80 (48.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 55 | 33.5% |
| Black | 1 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 18.3% |
| White | 75 | 45.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 19 | 11.6% |
| 10th Grade | 24 | 14.6% |
| 11th Grade | 29 | 17.7% |
| 12th Grade | 92 | 56.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 88%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:-
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $30,508
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,876 | 75% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Southwest Open Charter School
- Reviewed by Former Student on October 07, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - 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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