What grades does Southwest Open Charter School serve?

Southwest Open Charter School is a High school serving students in CORTEZ, CO. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Southwest Open Charter School located?

Southwest Open Charter School is located at CORTEZ, CO in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Open Charter School?

Southwest Open Charter School has a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

Is Southwest Open Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Southwest Open Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but operate independently from the traditional school district system.

What schools are in CORTEZ, CO?

CORTEZ, CO is served by the local school district. Southwest Open Charter School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Q: How many students attend Southwest Open Charter School?

Southwest Open Charter School currently enrolls 134 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CO.

High|CORTEZ, Colorado|Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

CORTEZ, CO 81321

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

134

Student:Teacher

13.4:1

Locale

Town

District

Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

Econ. Disadvantaged

81.3%

Phone

(970)565-1150

Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

21-39%

Math Proficiency

<=20%

Graduation Rate

30-39%

Chronic Absenteeism

66.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

16 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1

Better than average in CO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

110

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

10.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.04

Psychologists

0.33000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,684

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,590

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,098

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 38%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.7%

Below 150% poverty line

4.3%

Unemployment rate

11.2%

Uninsured residents

8.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

131

Current enrollment

Stable(+7% 5yr)

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