Cordova Jr/sr High School
Cordova Jr/sr High School serves 155 students in grades 7-12.
Cordova Jr/sr High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Cordova Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cordova Jr/sr High School's student population of 155 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 155 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Rankings
Cordova Jr/sr High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Cordova Jr/sr High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #240 out of 461 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 17% | 23% |
| Asian | 18% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 46% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 9% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cordova City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Cordova Jr/sr High School is Cordova School District Innovative Learning (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cordova Cordova School District Innovative Learning Grades: K-12 | 1 student
0.0 miles
100 Fisherman Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266 0 K-12 1 - Cordova Mt. Eccles Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 181 students10
0.2 miles
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236 0.2 PK-6 181 - Tatitlek Tatitlek Community School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-12 | 22 students10
38.5 miles
Main St
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252 38.5 PK-12 22 - Valdez George H. Gilson Middle School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 138 students10
45.9 miles
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244 45.9 6-8 138 - Valdez Hermon Hutchens Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 308 students10
45.9 miles
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728 45.9 PK-5 308
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