Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Summary:

Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a public high school in Sitka, Alaska, serving 407 students in grades 9-12, with a unique student population that is 91.89% Native American, significantly higher than the state average.

This school stands out for several key factors: its high percentage of Native American students compared to nearby Pacific High School (51.06%) and Sitka High School (25.53%); its consistently lower academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.91%) and Mathematics (17.39%) well below the state averages; and its high proportion of students (79.36%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic need. Additionally, Mt. Edgecumbe High School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Alaska high schools, in contrast to the higher-ranked Sitka High School.

Interestingly, while the school's overall academic performance has shown a declining trend in recent years, its Native American students perform relatively better compared to other subgroups. However, the school's Native American students still lag behind their peers at the nearby Sitka School District, where Sitka High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.32%) and Mathematics (22.47%) are significantly higher than Mt. Edgecumbe High School's. These findings suggest that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the academic challenges faced by this unique school community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1330 Seward Ave
       Sitka, AK  99835


(907) 966-3200

District: Mount Edgecumbe

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,907 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
91.9%
White:
5.9%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt. Edgecumbe High School ranks worse than 85.7% of high schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (91.9%), White (5.9%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Edgecumbe High School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt. Edgecumbe High School is $28,907.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt. Edgecumbe High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Edgecumbe High School 54th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Mt. Edgecumbe High School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Edgecumbe:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Edgecumbe 19th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt. Edgecumbe High School

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Rank History for all students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.69 33rd 116 71.6%
2006 79.19 25th 135 81.5%
2007 81.01 22nd 139 84.2%
2008 78.49 27th 151 82.1%
2009 73.20 40th 151 73.5%
2010 69.52 38th 140 72.9%
2011 80.89 19th 142 86.6%
2012 80.41 18th 136 86.8%
2013 77.87 22nd 148 85.1%
2014 80.83 21st 139 84.9%
2015 56.89 58th 135 57.0%
2017 26.42 64th 83 22.9%
2018 27.36 57th 74 23.0%
2019 30.39 58th 77 24.7%
2021 34.06 38th 61 37.7%
2022 22.43 50th 62 19.4%
2023 39.18 41st 62 33.9%
2024 22.57 54th 63 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.99 39th 55 29.1%
2021 36.88 21st 37 43.2%
2022 22.48 30th 34 11.8%
2023 41.21 26th 42 38.1%
2024 42.98 20th 41 51.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.70 14th 15 6.7%
2022 17.61 9th 10 10.0%
2023 54.28 8th 16 50.0%
2024 30.78 8th 11 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.74 42nd 54 22.2%
2021 34.57 26th 37 29.7%
2022 22.23 38th 43 11.6%
2023 29.03 39th 54 27.8%
2024 24.75 38th 45 15.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.50 49th 58 15.5%
2021 24.98 35th 42 16.7%
2022 17.74 40th 46 13.0%
2023 40.85 29th 47 38.3%
2024 22.11 40th 48 16.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.30 13th 31 58.1%
2021 50.46 10th 16 37.5%
2022 42.50 7th 16 56.3%
2023 52.58 8th 20 60.0%
2024 35.66 9th 18 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.71 35th 56 37.5%
2021 54.76 17th 43 60.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Mt. Edgecumbe High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 28 0 2 0 163 n/a n/a 0 193
1990 21 0 2 1 165 n/a n/a 0 189
1991 27 0 2 1 181 n/a n/a 0 211
1992 27 1 3 1 181 n/a n/a 0 213
1993 46 0 2 0 216 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 56 1 3 0 222 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 52 1 0 1 228 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 52 1 0 1 228 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 46 1 1 0 239 n/a n/a 0 287
1998 54 0 3 0 251 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 45 0 2 0 262 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 36 0 2 0 291 n/a n/a 0 329
2001 31 0 1 0 298 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 22 2 6 0 307 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 22 2 6 0 307 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 23 0 3 0 310 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 19 0 2 1 347 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 17 1 6 0 371 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 29 1 7 0 374 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 26 1 4 2 366 n/a n/a 6 405
2009 32 1 2 1 367 1 22 0 426
2010 29 1 1 2 336 1 26 0 396
2011 36 4 3 6 308 0 43 0 400
2012 33 2 4 1 309 2 44 0 395
2013 30 4 2 1 322 2 37 0 398
2014 42 4 3 0 331 2 23 0 405
2015 44 2 5 0 357 2 11 0 421
2016 50 2 6 0 360 2 6 0 426
2017 45 1 9 0 375 2 0 0 432
2018 37 0 3 0 383 1 0 0 424
2019 39 3 4 0 383 2 3 0 434
2020 38 0 4 0 377 3 8 0 430
2021 35 0 3 2 323 2 9 0 374
2022 28 0 5 2 365 1 2 0 403
2023 24 0 4 4 374 0 1 0 407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 193 12.6 15.3 14.5
1990 189 13.0 14.5 n/a
1991 211 11.0 19.1 28
1992 213 11.0 19.3 27.7
1993 264 11.0 24.0 22.3
1994 282 11.0 25.6 20.9
1995 282 14.7 19.2 38.3
1996 282 14.7 19.2 38.3
1997 287 14.7 19.5 37.6
1998 308 14.3 21.5 39
1999 309 13.5 22.9 47.9
2000 329 14.5 22.7 55.9
2001 330 15.0 22.0 54.8
2002 337 13.0 25.9 52.8
2003 337 13.0 25.9 52.8
2004 336 12.0 28.0 56.3
2005 369 15.8 23.4 55.8
2006 395 16.4 24.1 32.2
2007 411 20.8 19.8 52.6
2008 405 20.8 19.5 54.1
2009 426 21.8 19.5 50.7
2010 396 21.8 18.1 41.2
2011 400 22.7 17.5 54
2012 395 22.5 17.5 61
2013 398 22.5 17.6 65.1
2014 405 21.2 19.0 62.7
2015 421 22.0 19.1 72.2
2016 426 22.0 19.3 72.5
2017 432 20.7 20.8 73.4
2018 424 24.5 17.3 73.8
2019 434 23.8 18.2 74
2020 430 24.4 17.5 77.7
2021 374 23.7 15.7 n/a
2022 403 25.0 16.1 n/a
2023 407 25.7 15.8 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt. Edgecumbe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 193 12.6 15.3 14.5
1990 189 13.0 14.5 n/a
1991 211 11.0 19.1 28
1992 213 11.0 19.3 27.7
1993 264 11.0 24.0 22.3
1994 282 11.0 25.6 20.9
1995 282 14.7 19.2 38.3
1996 282 14.7 19.2 38.3
1997 287 14.7 19.5 37.6
1998 308 14.3 21.5 39
1999 309 13.5 22.9 47.9
2000 329 14.5 22.7 55.9
2001 330 15.0 22.0 54.8
2002 337 13.0 25.9 52.8
2003 337 13.0 25.9 52.8
2004 336 12.0 28.0 56.3
2005 369 15.8 23.4 55.8
2006 395 16.4 24.1 32.2
2007 411 20.8 19.8 52.6
2008 405 20.8 19.5 54.1
2009 426 21.8 19.5 50.7
2010 396 21.8 18.1 41.2
2011 400 22.7 17.5 54
2012 395 22.5 17.5 61
2013 398 22.5 17.6 65.1
2014 405 21.2 19.0 62.7
2015 421 22.0 19.1 72.2
2016 426 22.0 19.3 72.5
2017 432 20.7 20.8 73.4
2018 424 24.5 17.3 73.8
2019 434 23.8 18.2 74
2020 430 24.4 17.5 77.7
2021 374 23.7 15.7 n/a
2022 403 25.0 16.1 n/a
2023 407 25.7 15.8 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Edgecumbe High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $715 (2.5%) $28,191 (97.5%) $28,907

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Edgecumbe High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 77 High schoolsRanks 41st of 62 High schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Mt. Edgecumbe High School)50.529.6
 21%
   10th Grade Science (Mount Edgecumbe)50.529.6
 21%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.633
 20.6%
All Grades Science (Mt. Edgecumbe High School)50.529.6
 21%
   All Grades Science (Mount Edgecumbe)50.529.6
 21%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students434407
 6.2%
African American30
 100%
American Indian383374
 2.3%
Asian44
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White3924
 38.5%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%79.4%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Edgecumbe High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Mt. Edgecumbe High School.

Mt. Edgecumbe High School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Alaska high schools.

Students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School are 92% American Indian, 6% White.


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