Mt. Edgecumbe High School

About Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Mt. Edgecumbe High School is an accredited public school located in Sitka, Alaska. It is the only high school in the Sitka Borough, and serves students from grades 9-12. The school is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School offers a variety of courses and programs to meet the needs of its students. These include Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education classes, and a variety of electives. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School is committed to preparing its students for success in college, career, and life. The school strives to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students. It also works to foster a culture of respect and responsibility, and to promote the development of critical thinking skills.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic programs, extracurricular activities, and commitment to creating a safe learning environment, Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a great choice for students looking for a quality education.

Address:	1330 Seward Ave Sitka, AK 99835
Phone:	(907) 966-3200
Site:	sites.google.com/a/mehs.us/home/
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	374 students

Overview Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Mt. Edgecumbe High School serves 374 students in grades 9-12.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Mt. Edgecumbe High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mt. Edgecumbe High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.