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Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Q: Is Mt. Edgecumbe High School a good school?

Mt. Edgecumbe High School ranks 45 th of 62 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Mt. Edgecumbe High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 422 students attended Mt. Edgecumbe High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Mt. Edgecumbe High School?

Students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School are 89% American Indian, 6% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Public Grades 9-12

45^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 62 Alaska High Schools

Better than 27% of Alaska high schools

Summary

Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a public high school in Sitka, Alaska, serving 422 students in grades 9–12. It is part of the Mount Edgecumbe district, administratively separate from the Sitka School District, which is ranked 1st in the state. By contrast, Mt. Edgecumbe's district is ranked 17th of 23, and the school itself ranks 45th of 62 Alaska high schools—a 1-star rating in the lower third of the state. Just down the road, Sitka High School ranks 10th in Alaska with 4 stars, so the two schools offer very different academic profiles despite being neighbors.

Test scores illustrate the gap. In math, only 10.5% of Mt. Edgecumbe students were proficient in 2025–2026, compared to 38.8% at Sitka High School and 32.2% statewide. English language arts proficiency was 22.4%, versus 49.4% at Sitka High. Science is the exception: Mt. Edgecumbe posted 46.8% proficiency, above the state average of 37.8% and Sitka High's 40.3%, though results swung sharply from 22.1% the year before, so that number should be read cautiously. The school also spends generously—about $28,907 per student—yet its 16.9 student-teacher ratio is higher than Sitka High's 14.6.

Where Mt. Edgecumbe truly stands out is in graduation rates. Its rate was 100% in 2024–2025 and has never dipped below 97% in recent years, despite a 76.8% free/reduced lunch rate. That compares favorably to Sitka High's 93.5% and Pacific High School's 60.0%. Subgroup data reveal hidden strengths: Mt. Edgecumbe's low-income students ranked in the 79th percentile among comparable schools statewide in 2025–2026, suggesting the school supports its high-need population well. Overall, Mt. Edgecumbe should not be judged solely by its low state ranking. It is a high-need school that graduates nearly all of its students, though the concerning math and English proficiency trends—and whether the latest science gains last—deserve attention.

422

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,907

Per pupil spending ?

76.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1330 Seward Ave
Sitka, AK 99835

(907) 966-3200

District: Mount Edgecumbe

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

88.6%

White:

5.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2015 → 27th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Alaska average (27% vs 33% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2015

!Mathematics scores 22 pts below the Alaska average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school27%

District avg27%

Alaska avg33%

45^th of 62

Alaska public high schools ?

Bottom 27%▲ up 5 pts since 2017

From bottom 23% (2017) to bottom 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 23Mount Edgecumbe among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	31.5	45 of 62	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	25.3	48 of 60	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.6	54 of 63	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.2	41 of 62	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.4	50 of 62	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.1	38 of 61	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.4	58 of 77	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.4	57 of 74	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.4	64 of 83	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	56.9	58 of 135	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	80.8	21 of 139	84.9%	★★★★☆
2013	77.9	22 of 148	85.1%	★★★★☆
2012	80.4	18 of 136	86.8%	★★★★☆
2011	80.9	19 of 142	86.6%	★★★★☆
2010	69.5	38 of 140	72.9%	★★★★☆
2009	73.2	40 of 151	73.5%	★★★★☆
2008	78.5	27 of 151	82.1%	★★★★☆
2007	81.0	22 of 139	84.2%	★★★★☆
2006	79.2	25 of 135	81.5%	★★★★☆
2005	75.7	33 of 116	71.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	27.0	34 of 46	26.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.3	38 of 45	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.7	38 of 45	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.0	39 of 54	27.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.2	38 of 43	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.6	26 of 37	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.7	42 of 54	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	4 of 19	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	26.5	28 of 39	28.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.0	20 of 41	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.2	26 of 42	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.5	30 of 34	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.9	21 of 37	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.0	39 of 55	29.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	50.8	22 of 48	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	19.1	39 of 45	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.1	40 of 48	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.8	29 of 47	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	17.7	40 of 46	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.0	35 of 42	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.5	49 of 58	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	4 of 19	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	32.4	11 of 18	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.8	8 of 11	27.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.3	8 of 16	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	17.6	9 of 10	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.7	14 of 15	6.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2026	40.1	10 of 18	44.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.8	5 of 14	64.3%	★★★★☆
2024	35.7	9 of 18	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	8 of 20	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.5	7 of 16	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.5	10 of 16	37.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.3	13 of 31	58.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2021	54.8	17 of 43	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.7	35 of 56	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+52 vs school

Migrant (2026)79th percentile+52 vs school

White (2021)60th percentile+23 vs school

Male (2026)54th percentile+27 vs school

Native American (2026)44th percentile+17 vs school

Female (2026)26th percentile~ school

By subject vs Alaska (2025-2026) ?

Science47%+9 vs state

English Language Arts22%-11 vs state

Mathematics11%-22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAR English Language Arts (2026)		STAR Mathematics (2026)		ASA Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt. Edgecumbe High School	Public	9-12	1330 Seward Ave	Sitka	99835	Sitka City and Borough	Mount Edgecumbe	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 966-3200	422	25	16.9	76.8%	24 (5.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.7%)	374 (88.6%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	31.5	45^th of 62 public high schools	27.4%		25.3	48^th of 60 public high schools	20.0%	3	22.4	22.4	10.5	10.5	46.8	46.8	$28,907	$715	$28,191
Pacific High School	Public	9-12	509 Lincoln	Sitka	99835	Sitka City and Borough	Sitka School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 747-0525	40	6	7.2	60.0%	15 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (52.5%)	1 (2.5%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)	≥ 60%	≥ 60%	< 40%	< 40%
Sitka High School	Public	9-12	1000 Lake St	Sitka	99835	Sitka City and Borough	Sitka School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 747-3263	305	21	14.6	25.9%	159 (52.1%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (4.9%)	29 (9.5%)	76 (24.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.2%)	78.9	10^th of 62 public high schools	83.9%		83.2	8^th of 60 public high schools	86.7%	2	49.4	49.4	38.8	38.8	40.3	40.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Edgecumbe High School

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Mount Edgecumbe

Is Mt. Edgecumbe High School a good school?

Mt. Edgecumbe High School ranks 45^th of 62 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Mt. Edgecumbe High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 422 students attended Mt. Edgecumbe High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Edgecumbe High School?

Students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School are 89% American Indian, 6% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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2025–26 ASA & STAR test scoresSep 3, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesDec 12, 2025

2018–19 through 2023–24 graduation ratesSep 19, 2025

2024–25 ASA & STAR test scoresSep 5, 2025

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

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