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#3080 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Cordova High

High School · Folsom-cordova Unified · Rancho Cordova, CA

A Folsom-cordova Unified high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2239 Chase Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

  • Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation0.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$15,050
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Cordova High score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cordova High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,552/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rancho 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

$90,414

Median home value

$463,100

Median rent

$1,693/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

55.6%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
0.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·132 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Innovations AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.7K–121.5 mi144Compare →
Walnutwood High (independent Study)Enrollment path unverified5.1K–121.5 mi169Compare →
Kinney High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.09–121.7 mi114Compare →
Prospect Community DayEnrollment path unverified5.37–121.7 mi34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Folsom-cordova Unified

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#17 of 34
District spending per student
$15,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cordova High is listed in Folsom-Cordova Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cordova High

Cordova High is a public high school in Rancho Cordova, CA, part of Folsom-cordova Unified, serving approximately 1,900 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,080 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cordova High

What grades does Cordova High serve?

Cordova High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cordova High?

Cordova High has an enrollment of approximately 1,900 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cordova High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cordova High rank in CA?

Cordova High ranks #3,080 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cordova High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cordova High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cordova High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cordova High a charter school?

No, Cordova High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cordova High a Title I school?

No, Cordova High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cordova High?

73.6% of students at Cordova High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,900
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 95670)
59,314
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
36.8
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 95670; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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