Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a public boarding high school for grades 9 to 12 on Japonski Island in Sitka. Established in 1947, it was first run by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs for Alaska Native students and is now operated by the State of Alaska.[1]
| Location | Japonski Island, Sitka |
|---|---|
| Established | 1947 |
| Grades | 9–12, boarding |
| Enrollment, 2024–25 | 422 |
| Alaska Native students | About 90% |
| Annual applicants | About 300 for 140 openings |
History
The school was established in 1947 after the military left the area and occupies part of Sitka’s former World War II installations. It was originally run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a boarding high school for Alaska Natives, part of a network that included schools at Eklutna and Wrangell. It closed for one year in the 1980s, after which the facility was transferred to the State of Alaska, which has run it since.[1]
Students
Students come mostly from rural Alaska, including communities too small to qualify for state school funding, and in 2005 more than 100 communities were represented. About 90 percent of students are Alaska Native. Enrollment was 422 in 2024 to 2025 after growing from 370 to 400 in 2004, the school normally has 140 openings with about 300 applicants a year, and about 90 percent of graduates attend university or college.[1]
FAQs
When was Mt. Edgecumbe High School established? 1947.
Is it a boarding school? Yes, for grades 9 to 12.
Who runs it now? The State of Alaska.
Sources
Key facts
- Enrollment 422 in 2024–25
- About 90% Alaska Native
Quick checkWhen was Mt. Edgecumbe High School founded?Show answer
1947
Sources
- Wikipedia. Mt. Edgecumbe High School. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-14)
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