Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

Summary:

Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Galena, Alaska, with a student population of around 180. The school stands out for its unique demographic, with over 90% of its students being Native American, a significantly higher percentage than the nearby Sidney C. Huntington Junior/Senior High School, which has a 77.27% Native American student population.

Despite its distinct student body, GILA has consistently underperformed academically compared to the Galena City School District and the state of Alaska. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.29% of GILA students were proficient in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to 42.6% for the Galena City School District and 31.5% for the state. This academic gap has widened over the years, with GILA ranking 61 out of 63 Alaska high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, a significant decline from its highest ranking of 63 out of 139 schools in 2013-2014.

Further insights reveal that GILA has experienced a significant increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 4 students per teacher in 2020-2021 to 14.5 students per teacher in 2022-2023, and a very high percentage of students (90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These resource constraints may be contributing to the school's ongoing academic challenges and the widening achievement gap between GILA and its peers.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 359 Challenger
       Galena, AK  99741


(907) 656-2053

District: Galena City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 63 Alaska High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
90.6%
White:
5.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) ranks worse than 96.8% of high schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (90.6%), White (5.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) employs 12.4 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA):

SchoolDigger ranks Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) 61st of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

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Rank History for all students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.44 79th 116 31.9%
2006 50.81 64th 135 52.6%
2007 61.48 53rd 139 61.9%
2008 34.26 95th 151 37.1%
2009 45.10 74th 151 51.0%
2010 42.68 74th 140 47.1%
2011 34.80 80th 142 43.7%
2012 41.57 74th 136 45.6%
2013 41.48 76th 148 48.6%
2014 52.49 63rd 139 54.7%
2015 22.56 99th 135 26.7%
2017 8.42 81st 83 2.4%
2018 13.83 68th 74 8.1%
2019 4.22 77th 77 0.0%
2024 8.09 61st 63 3.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.17 54th 55 1.8%
2024 17.67 37th 41 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.09 54th 54 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.89 37th 48 22.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.14 30th 31 3.2%
2024 17.67 15th 18 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 3 1 2 0 21 n/a n/a 0 27
1999 6 0 0 0 65 n/a n/a 0 71
2000 9 0 0 0 50 n/a n/a 0 59
2001 17 0 0 0 42 n/a n/a 0 59
2002 7 0 0 0 64 n/a n/a 0 71
2003 7 0 0 0 64 n/a n/a 0 71
2004 6 1 0 1 74 n/a n/a 0 82
2005 8 1 0 0 73 n/a n/a 0 82
2006 2 0 0 1 69 n/a n/a 0 72
2007 6 0 0 1 101 n/a n/a 0 108
2008 10 0 0 1 106 n/a n/a 1 118
2009 5 0 0 1 112 0 1 0 119
2010 11 2 0 2 150 0 1 0 166
2011 9 2 0 3 185 0 0 0 199
2012 13 1 0 5 163 0 0 0 182
2013 16 2 0 3 193 0 3 0 217
2014 12 1 0 1 196 0 5 0 215
2015 20 0 0 0 190 0 5 0 215
2016 14 0 1 1 200 0 4 0 220
2017 13 0 1 1 207 0 2 0 224
2018 9 0 0 1 226 0 1 0 237
2019 8 1 2 1 217 0 4 0 233
2020 8 0 1 0 192 1 10 0 212
2021 3 0 1 0 42 0 2 0 48
2022 6 0 0 0 139 0 4 0 149
2023 10 0 0 2 163 0 5 0 180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 27 8.3 3.3 22.2
1999 71 5.4 13.1 23.9
2000 59 7.5 7.9 25.4
2001 59 8.5 6.9 47.5
2002 71 9.0 7.9 33.8
2003 71 9.0 7.9 33.8
2004 82 9.0 9.1 39
2005 82 11.3 7.3 13.4
2006 72 9.5 7.6 58.3
2007 108 10.6 10.2 54.6
2008 118 12.4 9.5 53.8
2009 119 13.0 9.2 46.2
2010 166 12.5 13.2 57.2
2011 199 12.5 15.9 57.8
2012 182 12.7 14.3 61.5
2013 217 12.4 17.5 56.7
2014 215 15.2 14.0 61.9
2015 215 14.0 15.3 54.9
2016 220 17.0 12.9 57.7
2017 224 14.3 15.6 71.9
2018 237 19.4 12.2 78.9
2019 233 18.9 12.3 73.8
2020 212 16.3 12.9 85.8
2021 48 11.8 4.0 n/a
2022 149 16.9 8.7 n/a
2023 180 12.4 14.5 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 27 8.3 3.3 22.2
1999 71 5.4 13.1 23.9
2000 59 7.5 7.9 25.4
2001 59 8.5 6.9 47.5
2002 71 9.0 7.9 33.8
2003 71 9.0 7.9 33.8
2004 82 9.0 9.1 39
2005 82 11.3 7.3 13.4
2006 72 9.5 7.6 58.3
2007 108 10.6 10.2 54.6
2008 118 12.4 9.5 53.8
2009 119 13.0 9.2 46.2
2010 166 12.5 13.2 57.2
2011 199 12.5 15.9 57.8
2012 182 12.7 14.3 61.5
2013 217 12.4 17.5 56.7
2014 215 15.2 14.0 61.9
2015 215 14.0 15.3 54.9
2016 220 17.0 12.9 57.7
2017 224 14.3 15.6 71.9
2018 237 19.4 12.2 78.9
2019 233 18.9 12.3 73.8
2020 212 16.3 12.9 85.8
2021 48 11.8 4.0 n/a
2022 149 16.9 8.7 n/a
2023 180 12.4 14.5 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA))23.411.4
 12%
   10th Grade Science (Galena City School District)52.542.2
 10.4%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.636.7
 16.9%
All Grades Science (Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA))23.411.4
 12%
   All Grades Science (Galena City School District)59.154.7
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students233180
 22.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian217163
 24.9%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White810
 25%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.8%90%
 16.2%


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Students at Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) are 91% American Indian, 6% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Alaska high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA).


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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