Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)'s student population of 180 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is 0.17, 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
#374 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
91%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
38%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)'s ranking?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is ranked #374 out of 459 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% 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)?
180 students attend Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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
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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