Bethel Regional High School vs Mt. Edgecumbe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 1561 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Regional High School
Bethel · Public high · Grades 7–12
410 students
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Sitka · Public high · Grades 9–12
422 students
| Measure | Bethel Regional High School Bethel, Alaska | Mt. Edgecumbe High School Sitka, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 49 | #41 of 49 |
| National rank | #14523 of 16,910 | #14550 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Bethel | Sitka |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.2 vs 24.1).
- •Mt. Edgecumbe High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Mt. Edgecumbe High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Bethel Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 76.8%).
- •Bethel Regional High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.6).
- •Mt. Edgecumbe High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 410.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bethel Regional High School better than Mt. Edgecumbe High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethel Regional High School and Mt. Edgecumbe High School?
About 1561 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Sitka in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Regional High School: 410. Mt. Edgecumbe High School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Regional High School and Mt. Edgecumbe High School rank in Alaska?
Bethel Regional High School is 40th of 49 and Mt. Edgecumbe High School is 41st of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).