Homer High School vs Mt. Edgecumbe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 984 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homer High School
Homer · Public high · Grades 9–12
357 students
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Sitka · Public high · Grades 9–12
422 students
| Measure | Homer High School Homer, Alaska | Mt. Edgecumbe High School Sitka, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 49 | #41 of 49 |
| National rank | #6725 of 16,910 | #14550 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Homer | Sitka |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 24.1).
- •Homer High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Homer High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Homer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 76.8%).
- •Mt. Edgecumbe High School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.8).
- •Mt. Edgecumbe High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 357.
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 Homer High School better than Mt. Edgecumbe High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer High School ranks higher (56.3 vs 24.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Homer High School and Mt. Edgecumbe High School?
About 984 km in a straight line, between Homer and Sitka in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homer High School: 357. Mt. Edgecumbe High School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homer High School and Mt. Edgecumbe High School rank in Alaska?
Homer High School is 9th of 49 and Mt. Edgecumbe High School is 41st of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).