Cordova High School

Cordova High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
183 School Rd,  Cordova, AL
Walker County Schools
4.2
5.0
462 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Kathy Darlene Vintson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
600
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
19
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
5.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
60.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
40.4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
493:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.5%
Female
43.5%
White
83.5%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
4.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Bevill State Community College 100 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 94 Students
Auburn University 77 Students
The University of Alabama 71 Students
University of North Alabama 69 Students
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville 60 Students
University of South Alabama 47 Students
Jacksonville State University 45 Students
Mississippi State University 42 Students
Troy University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 42 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Education 14 Students
Business 13 Students
Biology 13 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 12 Students
Engineering 11 Students
Veterinary Sciences 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 35 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/23/2020
The teachers at Cordova are very kind and helpful to their students and the faculty care about the students very much, but there could be more extra curricular activities and clubs.
5.0 Sophomore
11/26/2020
I really like my high school because that's where I've made my closest friends. Most of the teachers are very hardworking and love what they do. I would love to finish my high school experience here at Cordova!
3.0 Junior
2/11/2020
I enjoyed the staff at Cordova High and participating in marching band was an amazing experience. I wish they would provide more academic and college aid.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/26/2014
Cordova High School is a great school for the Walker County area. The teachers as a whole care about the students. They go above the curriculum and try to help each student as much as they can. The building is new, which is nice, but with the new classes which can give college preperation and also a...
5.0 parent
7/18/2011
We have a daughter that is going to be a Senior this year and a son in the Eleventh grade. We are very happy that we chose to send our children to Cordova High. The school is new and beautiful but there is much more to say about Cordova High than just the building. The staff and administration at Co...

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Cordova High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cordova, AL and is served by the Walker County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Cordova High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victory Christian Academy, Trinity Christian Academy, Sumiton Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Cordova has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cordova High School.

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