Cordova Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(907)424-3266
- Cordova Jr/sr High School serves 145 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Cordova Jr/sr High School places 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 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 145 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cordova Jr/sr High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cordova Jr/sr High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 35% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 14% | 23% |
| Asian | 16% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 50% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 9% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60-79% | 78% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cordova City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cordova Jr/sr High School is Tatitlek Community School (38.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tatitlek Community School (38.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mt. Eccles Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cordova Mt. Eccles Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 182 students
0.2 miles
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907)424-3236 0.2 PK-6 182 - Tatitlek Tatitlek Community School Grades: PK-12 | 17 students
38.5 miles
Main Street
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907)325-2252 38.5 PK-12 17 - Valdez George H. Gilson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 133 students
45.9 miles
357 Robe River Drive
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-2244 45.9 6-8 133 - Valdez Hermon Hutchens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 296 students
45.9 miles
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-4728 45.9 PK-5 296 - Valdez Valdez High School Grades: 9-12 | 181 students
45.9 miles
319 Robe River Drive
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-4767 45.9 9-12 181
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
