Cortez High School vs Imagine Cortez Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortez High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,132 students
Imagine Cortez Park Middle
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
| Measure | Cortez High School Phoenix, Arizona | Imagine Cortez Park Middle Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 286 | #128 of 203 |
| National rank | #11297 of 16,910 | #13443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,132 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 1,132 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortez High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 21.9).
- •Cortez High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Cortez High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Imagine Cortez Park Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.8).
- •Cortez High School is the larger school with 1,132 students compared with 252.
- •Cortez High School is a public school while Imagine Cortez Park Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cortez High School better than Imagine Cortez Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cortez High School ranks higher (38.6 vs 21.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cortez High School and Imagine Cortez Park Middle?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortez High School: 1,132. Imagine Cortez Park Middle: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortez High School and Imagine Cortez Park Middle rank in Arizona?
Cortez High School is 173rd of 286 and Imagine Cortez Park Middle is 128th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).