Cordova High School is a comprehensive public high school in Rancho Cordova, California. It is one of five high schools in Folsom Cordova Unified School District. The school opened in 1963 with the first graduating class in 1965. Prior to opening, students in Rancho Cordova attended Folsom High School.
Serving 1,900 students in grades 9-12, Cordova High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,900 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cordova High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cordova High School's student population of 1,900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,900 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cordova High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5770 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova High School's ranking?
Cordova High School is ranked #5770 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cordova High School often compared to?
Cordova High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Folsom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cordova High School?
The graduation rate of Cordova High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cordova High School?
1,900 students attend Cordova High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cordova High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordova High School?
Cordova High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cordova High School offer ?
Cordova High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cordova High School part of?
Cordova High School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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