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#212 of 412 schools in AK
Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila)
High School · Galena City School District · Galena, AK
A Galena City School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 359, Galena, AK 99741
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,250
Median home value
$96,300
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 2.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Interior Distance Education of Alaska (idea)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 7,486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Galena City School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $6,532NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) is listed in Galena City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila)
Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) is a public high school in Galena, AK, part of Galena City School District, serving approximately 186 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila)
What grades does Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) serve?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila)?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila)?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) rank in AK?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) ranks #212 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) a charter school?
No, Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) a Title I school?
No, Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila)?
95.2% of students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (gila) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- Phone
- (907) 656-2053
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 99741)
- 565
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99741; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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