- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cordova, AK
Cordova Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Cordova Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020006000029
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cordova Jr/Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Cordova · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cordova Jr/Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova Jr/Sr High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cordova, AK.
School address
District: Cordova City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020006000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Cordova Jr/Sr High School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 020006000029 · Cordova, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 11.5:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eccles Elementary (234 students)
Cordova Jr/Sr High School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Cordova Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Eccles Ele
Mt. Eccles Elementary
234 students
- This school
Cordova Jr/Sr High School
126 students
- Cordova School 1
Cordova School District Innovative Learning
1 students
What this shows Cordova Jr/Sr High School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cordova Jr/Sr High School compares
Cordova Jr/Sr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 27% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Alaska - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$23,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Asian 23.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Cordova Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Cordova City School District reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cordova Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eccles Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova School District Innovative Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cordova Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cordova
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cordova Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Cordova Jr/Sr High School?
Cordova Jr/Sr High School has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cordova, AK. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordova Jr/Sr High School is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 27% lower 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 Jr/Sr High School?
78.2% of students at Cordova Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cordova Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Cordova Jr/Sr High School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Cordova, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cordova Jr/Sr High School?
Cordova Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova Jr/Sr High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cordova, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cordova City School District?
Besides Cordova Jr/Sr High School, Cordova City School District also operates Mt. Eccles Elementary (234 students) and Cordova School District Innovative Learning (1 students). See the Cordova City School District district page for the complete list.