Galena Interior Learning Academy in Galena, AK, has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1, which is approximately equal to the state average for Alaska public high schools.
The school's graduation rate is 80%, higher than the Alaska state average of 78% and the district average of 77%, ranking it in the top 20% statewide.
Math proficiency at Gila is 20%, lower than the state average of 32% and district average of 40%, with scores remaining below district levels in recent years.
Reading proficiency is 10%, which is lower than the state average of 29% and district average of 47%, indicating challenges in language arts performance.
Enrollment has increased to 186 students, with minority enrollment at 97%, reflecting a predominantly American Indian student body in this rural Alaska high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)'s student population of 186 students has grown by 287% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Campus Size
25 acres
School Motto
live|learn|grow
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
95%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)'s ranking?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is ranked #340 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
The graduation rate of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
186 students attend Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) offer ?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) part of?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is part of Galena City School District.
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