Top Rankings
Cordova City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 340 students in Cordova City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Cordova City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
340 Students
130,723 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cordova City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
83 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
24%
22%
# Asian Students
60 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
18%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
2,945 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
171 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
50%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
37
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,700 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,953 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,700
$20,122
Spending / Student
$23,953
$21,197
Best Cordova City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Cordova Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Fisherman Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Cordova School District Innovative Learning
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Fisherman Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District manages 3 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District is ranked #9 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cordova City School District?
50% of Cordova City School District students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Cordova City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,953 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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