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Mesa Verde Academy (Closed 2010)

400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Mesa Verde Academy serves 12 students in grades 3-12. 
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mesa Verde Academy?
12 students attend Mesa Verde Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mesa Verde Academy students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mesa Verde Academy offer ?
Mesa Verde Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Mesa Verde Academy part of?
Mesa Verde Academy is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.

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