Cordova High School is a comprehensive public high school in Rancho Cordova, California. It is one of five high schools in Folsom Cordova Unified School District. The school opened in 1963 with the first graduating class in 1965. Prior to opening, students in Rancho Cordova attended Folsom High School.
Serving 1,944 students in grades 9-12, Cordova High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cordova High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cordova High School's student population of 1,944 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,944 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Lancers
School Rankings
Cordova High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6381 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova High School's ranking?
Cordova High School is ranked #6381 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cordova High School often compared to?
Cordova High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Folsom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cordova High School?
The graduation rate of Cordova High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cordova High School?
1,944 students attend Cordova High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cordova High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cordova High School?
Cordova High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cordova High School offer ?
Cordova High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cordova High School part of?
Cordova High School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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