Cortez High School

Cortez High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8828 N 31st Ave,  Phoenix, AZ
Glendale Union High School District
3.9
4.0
1,104 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Walt Sampson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
39.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
48%
Science
10%
State Average
30%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
418:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
60.5%
White
14%
Black
12.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.4%
Native American
4.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 241 Students
Northern Arizona University 175 Students
Grand Canyon University 138 Students
University of Arizona 132 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 101 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 90 Students
Phoenix College 56 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 43 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 40 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 36 Students
Business 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Biology 26 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 14 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Veterinary Sciences 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 180 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/15/2024
I loved my time going to this school. My teachers are some of the best. I even moved outside the boundaries to go to this school my sophomore or junior year but got a variance so I could continue going to this school. I walked a mile and rode a city bus every day just go to school.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
I had a really good experience at Cortez High School. The only thing I would add is more bathrooms because there are only a couple and most of the times they were closed.
5.0 Junior
5/23/2022
It's a good school with friendly people, from sports to the Art, Dance and Choir shows. Cortez always has something fun going on to get everyone involved, try new things, and meet new people.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 10 Reviews
4.0 student
3/7/2024
Cortez is great high school, they make sure their students have good grades
1.0 other
6/19/2022
Legit the worst staff, coaches, "administration" at a well recognized school, from cutting performing arts programs, to staff talking down on other programs, to the principal belittling staff in "wellness checks" or even belittling other administration to staff members. Favoritism is all around and...
1.0 parent
4/14/2022
Safety I don't think it's a good school safety wise.Educational wise I will give it a six
5.0 parent
6/12/2016
Cortez is a smaller campus where students are able to be involved in many clubs and sports. The student council is outstanding and soccer team has won several state championships!

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