Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary vs Mt. Edgecumbe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
Sitka · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
275 students
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Sitka · Public high · Grades 9–12
422 students
| Measure | Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary Sitka, Alaska | Mt. Edgecumbe High School Sitka, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 159 | #41 of 49 |
| National rank | #13774 of 50,301 | #14550 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 275 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| city | Sitka | Sitka |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 24.1).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 76.8%).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.6).
- •Mt. Edgecumbe High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 275.
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 Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary better than Mt. Edgecumbe High School?
On the Success Index (US), Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary ranks higher (66.5 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 Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary and Mt. Edgecumbe High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sitka and Sitka in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary: 275. Mt. Edgecumbe High School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary and Mt. Edgecumbe High School rank in Alaska?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is 34th of 159 and Mt. Edgecumbe High School is 41st of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).