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Mount Edgecumbe

Alaska · Public School District
1
Schools
407
Students
$31,633
Per-Pupil Spend
+120% nat'l
79.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+27pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mount Edgecumbe is a public school district in Alaska serving 407 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,633 is above average for a US public school district. 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mt. Edgecumbe High School09–12407
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,633+120% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
State
74.8%
Local (property tax)
0.0%
Federal
25.2%

State funding accounts for 75% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
407
Students
79%
Free Lunch
$32K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $31,633 per pupil — 120% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mount Edgecumbe?
Mount Edgecumbe has 1 public school, serving a total of 407 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mount Edgecumbe?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mount Edgecumbe spend per student?
Mount Edgecumbe spends $31,633 per pupil — 120% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mount Edgecumbe?
79% of students in Mount Edgecumbe qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mount Edgecumbe?
No, Mount Edgecumbe does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mount Edgecumbe serve?
Mount Edgecumbe serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Mount Edgecumbe?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mount Edgecumbe is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.