- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rancho Cordova, CA
Cordova High
Federal NCES profile for Cordova High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061389001568
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cordova High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #10 of 18
- public schools in Rancho Cordova · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cordova High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova High ranks #10 of 18 public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389001568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Cordova High held near 1,900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 99.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 061389001568 · Rancho Cordova, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,944 enr · 20.3:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Folsom High (2,901 students)
Cordova High held near 1,900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 99.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cordova High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folsom High
Folsom High
2,901 students
- This school
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- Mills Middle 886
Mills Middle
886 students
What this shows Cordova High reports 1,944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cordova High compares
Cordova High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,944 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,944
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 26.3%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Cordova High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cordova High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mills Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cordova High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Rancho Cordova
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,944 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cordova High
How many students attend Cordova High?
Cordova High has 1,944 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rancho Cordova, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,931 (2022-23) → 1,900 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordova High is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cordova High?
48.5% of students at Cordova High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cordova High?
The largest demographic group at Cordova High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Rancho Cordova, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cordova High?
Cordova High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cordova High rank among public schools in Rancho Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova High ranks #10 of 18 public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rancho Cordova on the city page.
What other schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Cordova High, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students), and Sutter Middle (1,628 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.