Cordova City School District, AK

Original Research by School Decision on Cordova City School District

Cordova City School District serves the community of Cordova, a remote town on Alaska's Prince William Sound, accessible only by air or sea. The district operates three schools: Mt. Eccles Elementary, Cordova Jr/Sr High School, and Cordova School District Innovative Learning. Together they cover pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade for a small enrollment that reflects the isolation and tight-knit character of the place. The town sits in the Chugach Census Area, and the housing market here tells a story of geographic separation. The typical home value sits near the national midpoint and slightly below the Alaska state benchmark, with values having edged downward over the past year while the broader state market rose. Estimated monthly mortgage costs reflect the current national interest-rate environment, and the absence of rental-price data limits what can be said about the rental market. For families considering a move, housing here is a concrete factor: a single ZIP code, one weighted price, and the reality that Cordova's road network does not connect to the rest of the state.

The student body is one of the more diverse small-town enrollments in Alaska. White students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial American Indian and Alaska Native population, with the next largest group being Asian students. Smaller numbers of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and multiracial students round out the enrollment. This composition reflects Cordova's particular history as a fishing community with deep Indigenous roots and an immigrant workforce drawn to the canneries and processing plants. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not reported, so the economic profile of the student body cannot be characterized from the available numbers. IEP and English-learner rates were also missing from the data provided.

On state assessments, the district posted solid results in the most recent year. Math proficiency among tested students in grades three through eight landed above the halfway mark, a strong showing for a small, remote district. Science proficiency was higher still, with the majority of tested students reaching proficiency, though the science test covered a smaller group of students. English language arts proficiency was the weakest of the three subjects, with fewer than half of tested students scoring proficient or above. A parent evaluating the academic picture would see a district where math and science are genuine strengths and where ELA may warrant a closer conversation with school staff about how reading and writing instruction is structured across the elementary and middle grades. Participation rates were strong across all three subjects, with nearly all eligible students taking the assessments, which means the proficiency figures are not distorted by widespread opt-outs.

The district did not have multi-year trend data available, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent an improvement or a decline from prior years. Average scale scores were also not reported, which limits the depth of the academic picture. Civil-rights data, course-access information, staffing details, and discipline records were not provided, so questions about advanced coursework offerings, teacher experience, or student conduct policies cannot be answered from the materials at hand. Program offerings such as AP courses, career and technical education, or dual-credit pathways were not listed either. The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes such as curriculum shifts, bond measures, or governance updates.

What the data does support is a portrait of a small, geographically isolated district with a culturally rich student body, respectable math and science outcomes, and a softer spot in English language arts. Families looking at Cordova would be choosing a community where the schools are the central institution, class sizes are small by necessity, and the natural environment shapes daily life. The gaps in the available data, from economic indicators to program listings, mean that some questions a parent would naturally ask will need to go directly to the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

362

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

White 47%

Asian 17%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 28%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

26%

20%

Gr 4

40%

17%

Gr 5

45%

33%

Gr 6

67%

86%

Gr 7

33%

40%

Gr 8

58%

33%

Gr 38

44%

35%

Math

Gr 3

39%

50%

Gr 4

52%

25%

Gr 5

52%

—

Gr 6

71%

100%

Gr 7

40%

60%

Gr 8

50%

44%

Gr 38

51%

53%

Science

Gr 5

52%

67%

Gr 8

77%

50%

Gr 38

60%

57%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Cordova Jr/Sr High School

Mt. Eccles Elementary

Cordova School District Innovative Learning

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

52%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

41%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

59%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$370,393

Year-over-year change-0.8%

vs. state typical0.95x

vs. national typical1.01x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
99574	Cordova	$370K	-0.8%	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,869/mo

Home price / national median income4.4x

Comparison

State typical home value$390,107 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.