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Galena City School District

Alaska · Public School District
4
Schools
7,177
Students
$6,074
Per-Pupil Spend
-58% nat'l
3.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-49pp vs nat'l
74.4%
Graduation Rate
-12.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Galena City School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 7,177 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $6,074 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 28/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sidney C. Huntington ElementaryPK–0654
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)09–12180
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School07–1244
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)PK–126,899
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$6,074-58% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
91%
State
91.2%
Local (property tax)
3.1%
Federal
5.6%

State funding accounts for 91% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
7,177
Students
4%
Free Lunch
$6K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.4%
Opportunity Score28/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 4% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.4%, graduation is 12.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $6,074, spending is 58% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 28/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Galena City School District?
Galena City School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 7,177 students.
What is the graduation rate for Galena City School District?
The graduation rate is 74.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Galena City School District spend per student?
Galena City School District spends $6,074 per pupil — 58% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Galena City School District?
4% of students in Galena City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Galena City School District?
No, Galena City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Galena City School District serve?
Galena City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Galena City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Galena City School District is 28/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.