Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Cordova High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cordova High School serves the northeast part of Cordova, AL, covering an area of approximately 43 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 7.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cordova High School's student population of 451 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cordova High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova High School's ranking?
Cordova High School is ranked #1038 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cordova High School often compared to?
Cordova High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry High School, Jasper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cordova High School?
The graduation rate of Cordova High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cordova High School?
451 students attend Cordova High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cordova High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cordova High School?
Cordova High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cordova High School offer ?
Cordova High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cordova High School part of?
Cordova High School is part of Walker County School District.
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