- Enrollment
- 7,876
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galena, AK
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
Federal NCES profile for Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020013000252
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Galena, AK.
School address
District: Galena City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020013000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 020013000252 · Galena, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 15.4:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) (7,876 students)
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Interior Dista
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)
7,876 students
- This school 185
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
185 students
- Sidney C. Hunt 65
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
65 students
- Sidney C. Hunt 42
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School
42 students
What this shows Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) compares
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 46% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Alaska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$6,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 91.4%
White 4.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Galena City School District reports $6,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sidney C. Huntington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
How many students attend Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galena, AK. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
90.0% of students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
The largest demographic group at Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.4% of enrollment, in Galena, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Galena, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Galena City School District?
Besides Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila), Galena City School District also operates Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) (7,876 students), Sidney C. Huntington Elementary (65 students), and Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School (42 students). See the Galena City School District district page for the complete list.