At a glance
Reported students
185
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
125
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA): 185 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 190
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Galena. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Galena City School District. NCES reports 185 students for 2024–25.
Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (91.4%) and White (4.9%). English learners represent 36.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.9%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native91.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Galena City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
42 reported students
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
65 reported students
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
Other · Grades PK–12
7,876 reported students
Public schools near Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School High · Galena City School District | 07–12 | 42 | 2.3 mi |
| Sidney C. Huntington Elementary Elementary · Galena City School District | PK–06 | 65 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
What grades does Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) serve?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Galena City School District.
How many students attend Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) reported 185 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 72 Alaska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 190 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 185 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Galena City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) in?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is part of Galena City School District, based in Galena, AK, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School (2.3 mi), Sidney C. Huntington Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.