Message from the Principal

It is with great pride that I welcome you to Cortez Hill Academy. Our building is home to over 220 students in grades nine through twelve and over 17 staff members as well. At all hours of the day and night, the building is alive with the sound of people working, playing, laughing and enjoying all kinds of educational activities, field experiences, club activities and art exhibitions.

During an average day, students and staff can be seen reviewing classroom lessons, studying for exams, working together on club initiatives, planning field experiences, or working on individual projects. Our dedicated faculty works incredibly hard to demonstrate exceptional teaching reflective of the best practice in education and also to provide as many extra help opportunities for students who are struggling and for students who wish to be challenged at higher levels. Some students can be found working with teachers well before first period, as well as throughout the day, after school, in the evenings and sometimes on weekends. Our teachers’ commitment to our students is what sets them apart from many other faculties across the state.

Another program that sets Cortez Hill Academy apart from other schools, is the CompAS Design Academy and DeAnza College programs, which are housed at our Cortez Hill Academy. This design program features training students in AutoCAD and other Industry standards software.

Our school motto, “Think, Create, Lead” represents our mission in educating the students at Cortez Hill Academy. We expect our graduates to have thinking skills, to be creative in working with others, and to use their Cortez Hill Academy education to provide leadership within our community.

Kim Crossno
Cortez Hill Academy
Principal