Cordova High School

Summary:

Cordova High School is a public high school in Cordova, Tennessee, serving 2,110 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cordova High School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is majority African American (59.57%) and Hispanic (27.01%), compared to nearby schools that tend to have a higher percentage of White students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom third of Tennessee high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in core subjects like Biology, US History, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages. While the school performs relatively well for African American and White students, it struggles significantly with English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students, ranking near the bottom of the state in these categories.

Cordova High School's lower spending per student ($9,738 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, as well as its higher student-teacher ratio (20.6 in 2022-2023) compared to surrounding schools, may be contributing factors to its academic challenges. Addressing these resource and staffing issues, along with implementing targeted interventions and support to meet the diverse needs of the student population, will be crucial for improving the school's performance and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1800 Berryhill RD
       Cordova, TN  38016


(901) 416-4312

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,744 Help


Feeder schools for Cordova High School:

Elementary:    Chimneyrock Elementary School
    Cordova Elementary
    Kate Bond Elementary School
    Riverwood Elementary School
Middle:    Cordova Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  2,194

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.3%
Hispanic:
27.3%
White:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.1% Help


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Compare Details Cordova High School ranks worse than 82.9% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 23rd among 41 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cordova High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Cordova High School has the largest high school student body size in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (59.3%), Hispanic (27.3%), White (6.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cordova High School is 18.1. 34 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cordova High School is $12,744. 33 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cordova High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cordova High School 325th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Cordova High School in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cordova High School

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Rank History for all students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 22.09 288th 351 17.9%
2017 20.86 240th 273 12.1%
2018 14.42 308th 341 9.7%
2019 13.59 310th 342 9.4%
2021 24.72 274th 347 21.0%
2022 26.21 277th 358 22.6%
2023 23.89 311th 384 19.0%
2024 19.99 325th 392 17.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.03 4th 18 77.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.56 127th 159 20.1%
2023 25.72 128th 154 16.9%
2024 16.45 181st 183 1.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.17 281st 308 8.8%
2019 19.60 272nd 302 9.9%
2021 38.66 190th 317 40.1%
2022 34.00 213th 322 33.9%
2023 29.81 247th 330 25.2%
2024 33.03 234th 337 30.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.22 304th 337 9.8%
2021 24.17 269th 340 20.9%
2022 25.97 275th 350 21.4%
2023 23.92 289th 366 21.0%
2024 20.44 303rd 365 17.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.56 15th 17 11.8%
2021 11.11 20th 20 0.0%
2022 43.20 8th 11 27.3%
2023 31.01 10th 11 9.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.99 298th 329 9.4%
2021 23.35 269th 332 19.0%
2022 23.18 277th 349 20.6%
2023 21.37 295th 359 17.8%
2024 18.48 311th 366 15.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 32nd 47 31.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.56 145th 199 27.1%
2019 24.56 152nd 187 18.7%
2021 33.83 129th 208 38.0%
2022 39.85 115th 222 48.2%
2023 34.61 147th 239 38.5%
2024 31.33 154th 240 35.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.28 141st 159 11.3%
2019 24.41 118th 153 22.9%
2021 36.28 111th 180 38.3%
2022 36.89 119th 189 37.0%
2023 33.34 137th 202 32.2%
2024 28.88 165th 209 21.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cordova High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.07 242nd 307 21.2%
2019 27.50 247th 301 17.9%
2021 43.76 159th 306 48.0%
2022 50.09 124th 312 60.3%
2023 40.32 180th 325 44.6%
2024 33.46 218th 326 33.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cordova High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 334 1004 46 295 2 3 28 0 1712
2015 360 1219 56 353 1 0 50 0 2039
2016 324 1233 60 396 1 0 60 0 2074
2017 309 1445 52 489 2 1 78 0 2376
2018 254 1446 52 517 3 1 66 0 2339
2019 219 1412 42 534 3 1 58 0 2269
2020 178 1460 37 493 2 1 51 0 2222
2021 165 1414 29 507 0 1 118 0 2234
2022 155 1290 25 543 1 1 108 0 2123
2023 143 1257 19 570 2 0 119 0 2110
2024 147 1301 25 598 1 3 119 0 2194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cordova High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 1712 98.0 17.4 59.6
2015 2039 97.0 21.0 65.7
2016 2074 108.0 19.2 70.1
2017 2376 106.5 22.3 n/a
2018 2339 119.5 19.5 n/a
2019 2269 118.1 19.2 n/a
2020 2222 118.4 18.7 n/a
2021 2234 120.5 18.5 n/a
2022 2123 113.4 18.7 n/a
2023 2110 102.2 20.6 n/a
2024 2194 120.7 18.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cordova High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 1712 98.0 17.4 59.6
2015 2039 97.0 21.0 65.7
2016 2074 108.0 19.2 70.1
2017 2376 106.5 22.3 n/a
2018 2339 119.5 19.5 n/a
2019 2269 118.1 19.2 n/a
2020 2222 118.4 18.7 n/a
2021 2234 120.5 18.5 n/a
2022 2123 113.4 18.7 n/a
2023 2110 102.2 20.6 n/a
2024 2194 120.7 18.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cordova High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $719 (6.9%) $9,290 (88.7%) $10,475
2020 $689 (6.8%) $8,976 (88.8%) $10,110
2021 $1,002 (10.3%) $8,376 (86.0%) $9,738
2022 $2,548 (20.6%) $9,310 (75.4%) $12,342
2023 $2,554 (20.0%) $9,657 (75.8%) $12,744

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cordova High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 310th of 342 High schoolsRanks 311th of 384 High schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Cordova High School)9.48.5
 0.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)8.77.3
 1.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade Algebra II (Cordova High School)27.315.1
 12.2%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)30.336.5
 6.2%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)76.477.1
 0.7%
9th Grade English I (Cordova High School)18.516.7
 1.8%
   9th Grade English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)1718.8
 1.8%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Cordova High School)8.27.1
 1.1%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.312.7
 7.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Cordova High School)20.144.2
 24.1%
   10th Grade English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)25.837.1
 11.3%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
11th Grade Algebra II (Cordova High School)8.36.7
 1.6%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)7.38.7
 1.4%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade Geometry (Cordova High School)618.8
 12.8%
   11th Grade Geometry (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)11.28.3
 2.9%
   11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2017.1
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Cordova High School)9.28.2
 1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)12.110.7
 1.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Cordova High School)8.97.8
 1.1%
   All Grades Algebra II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)12.110.4
 1.7%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English I (Cordova High School)1816.2
 1.8%
   All Grades English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)16.518.5
 2%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Cordova High School)19.642
 22.4%
   All Grades English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.535.6
 11.1%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Cordova High School)5.221.4
 16.2%
   All Grades Geometry (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)17.512.9
 4.6%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22692110
 7%
African American14121257
 11%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian4219
 54.8%
Hispanic534570
 6.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White219143
 34.7%
Two or More Races58119
 105.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cordova High School

Cordova High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chimneyrock Elementary School
Elementary : Cordova Elementary
Elementary : Kate Bond Elementary School
Elementary : Riverwood Elementary School
Middle : Cordova Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,194 students attended Cordova High School.

Cordova High School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Tennessee high schools.

Students at Cordova High School are 59% African American, 27% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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