MT. EDGECUMBE HIGH SCHOOL

Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mount Edgecumbe school district, located in Sitka, AK with about 424 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Mt. Edgecumbe High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mt. Edgecumbe High School (MEHS), located in Sitka, Alaska, is a unique, state-operated residential boarding school that serves students from across Alaska, particularly those from rural and remote communities. As a public institution, its primary mission is to provide an academically challenging environment that promotes leadership, cultural pride, and personal growth. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds—including a significant population of Alaska Native students—the school creates a vibrant, tight-knit community that prepares young Alaskans for post-secondary success while fostering a deep connection to their heritage.

The school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum and its focus on holistic student development. Beyond the classroom, MEHS emphasizes residential life, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and cultural programs that help students develop independence and social responsibility. Because it serves as a statewide hub, the school acts as a bridge between the traditional lifestyles of Alaska’s rural villages and the broader opportunities of the modern world, consistently focusing on preparing its graduates to become the future leaders of the state.

For more information, contact Mt. Edgecumbe High School at (907) 966-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.