Mount Edgecumbe

The Mount Edgecumbe area of Alaska is home to a single public high school, Mt. Edgecumbe High School, which serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 401 students. The school is ranked 19 out of 24 districts in Alaska and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 41 out of 62 high schools and 54 out of 63 high schools in recent years.

Academically, Mt. Edgecumbe High School faces some challenges, with proficiency rates in ASA/Science (22.11%) and STAR/Mathematics (16.47%) significantly lower than the statewide averages (34.89% and 32.18%, respectively). However, the school's proficiency rate in STAR/English Language Arts (34.12%) is slightly higher than the statewide average (32.69%). The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 78% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Despite the academic performance concerns, Mt. Edgecumbe High School spends a relatively high amount per student, at $28,907 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly higher than the typical spending in Alaska. The school also maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 to 1 in the 2023-2024 school year. While the school's overall performance has been inconsistent, the high spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that the school is allocating significant resources to support its students and address their educational needs.