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Cortez High School

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

Cortez High School

Phoenix, Arizona

1,104 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(623)915-8200

1,104

Students

20.5:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,180

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

21

B

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

12

A-

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

11%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

85%

A

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

29%

C

Below Avg
Math Proficiency

23%

C

Below Avg
This Week at Cortez – April 17, 2026

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Typical courses and practice resources for students at Cortez High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

After Cortez High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Arizona State University

2

Northern Arizona University

3

Grand Canyon University

4

University of Arizona

5

Glendale Community College - Arizona

6

Arizona State University - West Campus

7

Phoenix College

8

GateWay Community College - Phoenix

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Business

3

Biology

4

Pre-Medicine Studies

5

Computer Science

6

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

7

Psychology

8

Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing

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School Details
Address

8828 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051

Phone

(623)915-8200

District

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

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2025-2026

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