Very Good
#74 of 412 schools in AK
Top 18% in state
Cordova Jr/sr High School
High School · Cordova City School District · Cordova, AK
A Cordova City School District high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1330, Cordova, AK 99574
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cordova Jr/sr High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cordova Jr/sr High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low230/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cordova), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,555
Median home value
$382,300
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova School District Innovative LearningEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cordova City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cordova Jr/sr High School is listed in Cordova City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cordova Jr/sr High School
Cordova Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Cordova, AK, part of Cordova City School District, serving approximately 135 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cordova Jr/sr High School
What grades does Cordova Jr/sr High School serve?
Cordova Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cordova Jr/sr High School?
Cordova Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordova Jr/sr High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cordova Jr/sr High School rank in AK?
Cordova Jr/sr High School ranks #74 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Cordova Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cordova Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cordova Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cordova Jr/sr High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cordova Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Cordova Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cordova Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Cordova Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cordova Jr/sr High School?
77.8% of students at Cordova Jr/sr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chugach Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (907) 424-3266
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 99574)
- 2,517
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99574; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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