Best Public Schools in Zip Code 99741


Summary:

The 99741 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Galena City School District, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools serve a predominantly Native American student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Among the standout schools, Sidney C. Huntington Elementary excels in science/ASA testing, with proficiency rates of 42.86% compared to the district and state averages. However, the school lags behind in English Language Arts proficiency, with only 13.04% of students proficient. In contrast, Sidney C. Huntington Junior/Senior High School has a higher state-wide ranking but also struggles with low English Language Arts proficiency rates of 12%.

Across the schools, student-teacher ratios range from 7.4 to 14.5, with Sidney C. Huntington Elementary having the lowest ratio. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 86.36% to 92.59%, highlight the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community. These factors, combined with the consistently low English Language Arts proficiency rates, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique educational needs of this student population.






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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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