AZHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Cortez High School — School Profile & District Info
High|PHOENIX, Arizona|Glendale Union High School District (4285)
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
17%
12th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
10%
16th percentile in AZ
Graduation Rate
80%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
12 courses offered
118 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
58 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
149 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
531 test takers
Athletics
20 sports, 24 teams
658 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.7:1
Worse than average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,089
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
54.6
96% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,875
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,206
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,144
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 52%Local 30%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,883
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,883
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
814 (43%)
Other Health Impairment
156 (8%)
Autism
142 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
136 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
93 (5%)
Speech/Language Impairment
30 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,132
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Cortez High School
Cortez High School currently enrolls 1,105 students across High grade levels. The school operates under Glendale Union High School District (4285) in AZ.
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