Top Rankings
Cordova City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 322 students in Cordova City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Cordova City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
502 Schools
# Students
322 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cordova City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
74 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
22%
# Asian Students
55 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
17%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
169 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
52%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
30
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,193 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,292 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,193
$20,243
Spending / Student
$25,292
$21,325
Best Cordova City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Cordova Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Fisherman Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Cordova School District Innovative Learning
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Fisherman Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District manages 3 public schools serving 322 students.
What is the rank of Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District is ranked #9 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cordova City School District?
52% of Cordova City School District students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Cordova City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,292 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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