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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 362 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cordova City School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
362 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cordova City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 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)
39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
% American Indian
27%
22%
% Asian
17%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
47%
47%
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
% Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,077 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,497 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,077
$20,163
Spending / Student
$22,497
$21,240
Best Cordova City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Cordova Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Fisherman Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Cordova School District Innovative Learning
(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
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District manages 3 public schools serving 362 students.
What is the rank of Cordova City School District?
Cordova City School District is ranked #8 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
47% of Cordova City School District students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 $22,497 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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