Enrollment
185
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020013000252
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Galena, Alaska, enrolling 185 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 185 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Galena City School District spends $5,620 per pupil, 83% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Galena City School District also operates Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea) (7,876 students) and Sidney C. Huntington Elementary (65 students) alongside Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) compares
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$5,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galena City School District, which includes Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila).
$5,620
Per student
-83%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 91.2%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 7,876
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Galena on the city page.
Is Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) a good school?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila) earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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