Southwest Open Charter School

Summary:

Southwest Open Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Cortez, Colorado, with a relatively small student population of 113 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1, which is ranked 99 out of 115 school districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby Montezuma-Cortez High School, Southwest Open Charter School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Native American students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Colorado high schools, with lower test scores in CMAS/Science and SAT/Reading and Writing than the district and state averages. Additionally, Southwest Open Charter School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (72.57%) compared to Montezuma-Cortez High School (50.08%).

When comparing Southwest Open Charter School to other nearby high schools, such as Mancos High School and Dolores Secondary School, it becomes evident that Southwest Open Charter School is performing significantly worse academically. Both Mancos High School and Dolores Secondary School have higher statewide rankings and better test scores than Southwest Open Charter School. The lower student-teacher ratio at Southwest Open Charter School (9.7) compared to Montezuma-Cortez High School (17.9) suggests an opportunity for more individualized attention, but this advantage does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 401 North Dolores Road
       Cortez, CO  81321-4213


(970) 565-1150

District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,726 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  113

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.0%
American Indian:
22.1%
Hispanic:
20.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwest Open Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.46. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southwest Open Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Open Charter School is $16,726.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southwest Open Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Southwest Open Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 2.32 277th 280 1.1%
2006 12.10 256th 286 10.5%
2008 6.64 279th 301 7.3%
2009 11.79 274th 310 11.6%
2010 5.45 309th 327 5.5%
2011 8.12 308th 337 8.6%
2012 8.30 296th 334 11.4%
2013 6.84 320th 349 8.3%
2014 3.46 357th 369 3.3%
2018 10.61 335th 388 13.7%
2019 7.86 371st 411 9.7%
2023 17.46 288th 349 17.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southwest Open Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 87 1 0 32 36 n/a n/a 0 156
2001 74 0 0 35 40 n/a n/a 0 149
2002 63 0 1 26 54 n/a n/a 0 144
2003 63 0 1 26 54 n/a n/a 0 144
2004 72 0 1 27 58 n/a n/a 0 158
2005 73 0 1 25 59 n/a n/a 0 158
2006 81 1 0 16 66 n/a n/a 0 164
2007 78 0 1 20 63 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 80 0 3 15 61 n/a n/a 0 159
2009 65 0 1 24 75 n/a n/a 0 165
2010 75 1 3 30 55 n/a n/a 0 164
2011 98 1 0 21 55 1 0 0 176
2012 93 1 0 22 52 0 2 0 170
2013 83 1 0 28 46 0 3 0 161
2014 78 1 0 24 55 0 3 0 161
2015 80 0 0 28 55 1 4 0 168
2016 76 0 0 29 36 0 3 0 144
2017 81 0 0 19 41 0 3 0 144
2018 88 0 1 18 35 0 3 0 145
2019 83 0 0 16 30 0 5 0 134
2020 67 0 0 26 25 0 4 0 122
2021 66 0 0 41 20 0 5 0 132
2022 73 0 0 33 24 0 3 0 133
2023 61 1 0 23 25 0 3 0 113

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Open Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 156 11.6 13.4 39.7
2001 149 13.0 11.5 38.9
2002 144 11.0 13.1 52.8
2003 144 11.0 13.1 52.8
2004 158 10.0 15.8 51.3
2005 158 7.6 20.8 63.3
2006 164 8.9 18.4 52.4
2007 162 9.3 17.4 57.4
2008 159 8.3 19.2 56.6
2009 165 10.2 16.2 43
2010 164 9.6 16.9 48.8
2011 176 6.9 25.2 63.1
2012 170 7.5 22.5 57.6
2013 161 7.5 21.3 52.8
2014 161 8.1 19.7 47.8
2015 168 9.0 18.6 67.9
2016 144 7.0 20.5 75
2017 144 5.9 24.4 78.5
2018 145 9.3 15.5 69
2019 134 9.3 14.3 64.9
2020 122 9.3 13.0 67.2
2021 132 9.1 14.4 66.7
2022 133 10.4 12.7 71.4
2023 113 11.5 9.7 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Open Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 156 11.6 13.4 39.7
2001 149 13.0 11.5 38.9
2002 144 11.0 13.1 52.8
2003 144 11.0 13.1 52.8
2004 158 10.0 15.8 51.3
2005 158 7.6 20.8 63.3
2006 164 8.9 18.4 52.4
2007 162 9.3 17.4 57.4
2008 159 8.3 19.2 56.6
2009 165 10.2 16.2 43
2010 164 9.6 16.9 48.8
2011 176 6.9 25.2 63.1
2012 170 7.5 22.5 57.6
2013 161 7.5 21.3 52.8
2014 161 8.1 19.7 47.8
2015 168 9.0 18.6 67.9
2016 144 7.0 20.5 75
2017 144 5.9 24.4 78.5
2018 145 9.3 15.5 69
2019 134 9.3 14.3 64.9
2020 122 9.3 13.0 67.2
2021 132 9.1 14.4 66.7
2022 133 10.4 12.7 71.4
2023 113 11.5 9.7 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Open Charter School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,320
2020 $12,339
2021 $12,480
2022 $15,606
2023 $16,726

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Open Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 371st of 411 High schoolsRanks 288th of 349 High schools
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students134113
 15.7%
African American01
American Indian3025
 16.7%
Asian00
Hispanic1623
 43.8%
Pacific Islander00
White8361
 26.5%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%72.6%
 7.6%


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Students at Southwest Open Charter School are 54% White, 22% American Indian, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 113 students attended Southwest Open Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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