Cordova High School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(205) 483-7404
Cordova High School serves 449 students in grades 9-12.
Cordova High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Cordova High School's student population of 449 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 449 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Cordova High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cordova High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #870 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 92% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cordova High School is Walker County Schools 180 Program (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bankhead Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cordova Bankhead Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 312 students10
0.1 miles
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245 0.1 5-8 312 - Cordova Cordova Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 392 students10
0.3 miles
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666 0.3 PK-4 392 - Jasper Walker County Schools 180 Program Alternative School Grades: K-12
3.4 miles
1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984 3.4 K-12 n/a - Jasper Valley Junior High School Math: 43% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 617 students10
4.1 miles
155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381 4.1 PK-8 617 - Parrish Parrish Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 217 students10
5.8 miles
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061 5.8 PK-6 217
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