Enrollment
126
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cordova Jr/Sr High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cordova Jr/Sr High School
Cordova Jr/Sr High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cordova, Alaska, enrolling 126 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 78.2% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 126 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cordova City School District spends $23,220 per pupil, 30% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cordova's public schools, it stands alongside Mt. Eccles Elementary (234 students): Cordova Jr/Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 15.6:1).
Cordova City School District also operates Mt. Eccles Elementary (234 students) and Cordova School District Innovative Learning (1 students) alongside Cordova Jr/Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cordova Jr/Sr High School compares
Cordova Jr/Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cordova City School District, which includes Cordova Jr/Sr High School.
$23,220
Per student
-30%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 65.1%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cordova
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Cordova on the city page.
Is Cordova Jr/Sr High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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