Cordova High School (California)
| Cordova High School | |
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| Location | |
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2239 Chase Drive , 95670 | |
| Coordinates | 38°36′2″N 121°18′27″W / 38.60056°N 121.30750°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1963 |
| School district | Folsom Cordova Unified School District |
| CEEB code | 052553 |
| NCES School ID | 061389001568[1] |
| Principal | Amy Strawn |
| Teaching staff | 104.04 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,944 (2024–2025)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.69[1] |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Nickname | Lancers |
| Yearbook | Lancer Legends |
| Website | chs |
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.[2] Prior to opening, students in Rancho Cordova attended Folsom High School.
Enrollment
As of the 2024–25 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,944 students and 104.04 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 18.69.[1] Fifteen percent of Cordova High students are involved in special education, twenty-two percent qualify for English language learner support, and seventy percent qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.[3] For 2021-22, Cordova High School was a Title I school.[1]
| Race and ethnicity | Total |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Black | 8.4% |
| Filipino | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 38.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1.7% |
| Two or more Races | 11.8% |
| White | 26.3% |
For 2021-22, Cordova High School was a Title I school.[1]
Notable alumni
- Zack Andrews – American professional basketball player[5]
- Chris Bosio – American baseball player and coach (born 1963)[6]
- Coye Francies – American football player (born 1986)[7]
- Lester Holt – American journalist and news anchor (born 1959)[8]
- Ben Huh – South Korean-American businessman[9][10]
- Geoff Jenkins – American baseball player (born 1974)[11]
- Randy Lerch – American baseball player (born 1954)[12]
- Jerry Manuel – American baseball player, coach and manager (born 1953)[13]
- Robert Rozier – US murderer and gridiron-football player (born 1955)[14]
- Troy Taylor – American football player and coach (born 1968)[15]
- Max Venable – American baseball player (born 1957)[16]
- Seneca Wallace – American football player (born 1980)[17]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Search for Public Schools – Cordova High School", National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, retrieved March 28, 2025
- ^ "About". Cordova High School. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "2024–2025 SARC Summary: Cordova High". sarconline.org. California Department of Education. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ "2024–2025 SARC Summary: Cordova High". sarconline.org. California Department of Education. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ "Zach Andrews" (PDF). Bradley Braves Basketball Media Guide. 2006.
- ^ Davidson, Joe (November 3, 2016). "Cordova High pitcher Chris Bosio gets a ring, hometown praise after Cubs win". The Sacramento Bee.
- ^ "Coye Francies". San Jose State Spartans. Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ "It's back to school for 'Today' host" Archived October 17, 2021, at the Wayback Machine, May 2004.
- ^ Stacy, Michael. Big Omaha - Ben Huh: ‘Things that excite us are things that would make other people cringe’. Silicon Prairie News. May 12, 2011.
- ^ terrinakamura. "Confessions of a Graphic Designer".
- ^ "Player Information: Geoff Jenkins #5 Biography and Statistics". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on September 4, 2004. Retrieved September 4, 2004.
- ^ "Randy Lerch Trades and Transactions by Baseball Almanac".
- ^ "Jerry Manuel Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ Freedberg, Sydney P. (November 30, 1986). "Yahweh sect member's story of frustration, violence unraveled". The Ledger. Miami. ISSN 0163-0288. OCLC 187953892.
- ^ "1999 Football Biographies", Cal Athletics, June 28, 1999
- ^ "Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame To Be Unveiled". City of Rancho Cordova. August 24, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "NFL QB returns to Rancho Cordova school to donate learning software". KCRA. December 18, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2019.

