Cordova High School
Tel:
(205)483-7404
- Cordova High School serves 507 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Cordova High School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cordova High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cordova High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #975 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 33% |
| White | 88% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cordova High School is Walker Co Alternative School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bankhead Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bankhead Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cordova Bankhead Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 329 students
0.1 miles
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7245 0.1 5-8 329 - Cordova Cordova Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 379 students
0.3 miles
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7666 0.3 PK-4 379 - Jasper Walker Co Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: K-12
3.4 miles
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)483-7410 3.4 K-12 n/a - Jasper Valley Junior High School Grades: PK-8 | 637 students
4.1 miles
155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205)483-9381 4.1 PK-8 637 - Parrish Parrish Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 195 students
5.8 miles
95 Engel St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205)686-5061 5.8 PK-6 195
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