Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Fast Facts About MEHS

• Over 400 students from 100 communities across Alaska attend MEHS.

• MEHS has a 70 year history with over 10,000 alumni.

• Over $750,000 in scholarships is awarded to seniors every year.

• 90% of our students attend four-year colleges or other post-secondary education.

• We offer over 80 courses from art to advanced engineering with no class size larger than 30.

• We have activities for every student from sports to native dance to kayaking.

• MEHS is rich in culture and diversity

Cost

• There is a student activities fee of $250 per year.   There is a proposed increase to the Student Activity Fee from $250 to $375 per student. This change is pending approval by the State Board of Education and the Governor. If the increase is approved, we will provide families with details on the process for submitting the additional payment.

• MEHS provides transportation to Sitka in August and home in May.

• Students are responsible for cost to fly home and back over winter break in December