Mt. Edgecumbe High School vs Sitka High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Sitka · Public high · Grades 9–12
422 students
Sitka High School
Sitka · Public high · Grades 9–12
305 students
| Measure | Mt. Edgecumbe High School Sitka, Alaska | Sitka High School Sitka, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 49 | #11 of 49 |
| National rank | #14550 of 16,910 | #6804 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Sitka | Sitka |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sitka High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 24.1).
- •Sitka High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Sitka High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Sitka High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 76.8%).
- •Sitka High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.6).
- •Mt. Edgecumbe High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 305.
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 Mt. Edgecumbe High School better than Sitka High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sitka High School ranks higher (56.0 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 Mt. Edgecumbe High School and Sitka High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sitka and Sitka in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Edgecumbe High School: 422. Sitka High School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Edgecumbe High School and Sitka High School rank in Alaska?
Mt. Edgecumbe High School is 41st of 49 and Sitka High School is 11th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).