For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 222 students in Galena, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Galena, AK are Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School and Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Galena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Galena, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila), with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Galena, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 Antoski Ave
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
359 Challenger
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-2053
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-2053
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Galena, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Galena, AK include Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School and Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila).
How many public high schools are located in Galena?
2 public high schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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