COHighCharterVerified for 2025-26

Southwest Open Charter School — School Profile & District Info

High|CORTEZ, Colorado|Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1|Last audited: Not yet synced

CORTEZ, CO 81321

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
134
Student:Teacher
13.4:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
81.3%
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
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Better than average in CO

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,684
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 38%Local 43%

Community Context

Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

131
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
Holiday

Full School Calendar 2025-26

DateEvent
Mon, Sep 1, 2025
Labor Day
Thu, Oct 9, 2025
Parent/Teacher Conference
Kemper/Mesa: No School, Conf. 1PM-8PM Secondary-School in Session, Conf. 5-8 PM
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Parent/Teacher Conference
No School for Elementary & Secondary Conf. 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mon, Nov 24, 2025
Thanksgiving Break
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
Professional Development Day
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
Winter Break
Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Teacher Plan Day
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
District Data Day
Thu, Jan 22, 2026
Parent/Teacher Conference
School in Session, Conf. 5-8 PM
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Parent/Teacher Conference
No School for Elementary & Secondary, Conf. 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mon, Feb 16, 2026
President's Day
Mon, Mar 23, 2026
Spring Break
Thu, May 21, 2026
Last Day of School
Thu, May 21, 2026
Graduation
Fri, May 22, 2026
Teacher Workday
Mon, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day

Showing 16 events for the 2025-26 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about 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.