Mount Edgecumbe

Mount Edgecumbe, Alaska is home to a single public high school, Mt. Edgecumbe High School, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 407 students. The school stands out for its highly diverse student population, with 91.89% of students identifying as Native American, and the rest comprising smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Academically, Mt. Edgecumbe High School's test scores are generally below the state averages in Alaska, with only 27.08% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 29.65%. The school's proficiency rates in English language arts and mathematics are also lower than the state's. However, the school benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 1 and high spending per student of $28,907, which is significantly more than the state average.

The high percentage (79.36%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at Mt. Edgecumbe High School indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support and resources. Despite these challenges, the school's diverse student body and access to financial resources suggest opportunities for improvement and the potential to become a model for other schools in the Mount Edgecumbe district.