Galena Interior Learning Academy: A Comprehensive Overview
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is a unique educational institution located in rural Alaska. This article provides a comprehensive overview of GILA, covering its ranking, academic performance, college readiness programs, and career and technical education offerings.
General Information
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Alaska with the same grade levels. GILA is ranked #13,427-17,901 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.
Academic Performance and Rankings
GILA's ranking reflects its performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and college preparation. While the school's overall ranking places it in the lower tier nationally, a closer examination of specific data points provides a more nuanced understanding of its strengths and weaknesses.
Test Scores and Proficiency
Alaska administered the Alaska System of Academic Readiness and the Alaska Science Assessment to high school students. Subject Proficiency is based on student performance on these state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
Mathematics Proficiency is at 0%. This raises concerns about students' preparedness for college-level math, as many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. It is important to know what the school does to help students who are behind.
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Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient is 2.9%. Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient is 11.4%. Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students is -17.8%.
College Readiness
College Readiness Index is based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams: N/A
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
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Graduation Rate: 86% (around state median)
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 17
District: This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
College Readiness (district average): 0.0
Proficient in Reading (district average): 36%
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Proficient in Mathematics (district average): 18%
Proficient in Science (district average): 41%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics): All District Schools
Data are based on the 2023-2024, 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 academic years.
Equity and Resources
At Equity Focus Schools, students have limited access to resources and learning materials. Every donation funds real needs - pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more - helping students learn and thrive. Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
One of the state’s only career and technical education boarding schools, GILA offers CTE programs in Aviation, Cosmetology, Health Sciences, Education, STEM careers, Culinary and more! Along with sports and clubs, GILA also houses an Olympic-size swimming pool!
Leadership
Naomi Winters is the Principal of Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA). Originally from Colorado, she has been in education for 15 years. Mrs. Winters was a special education teacher for most of her career and has spent time as a classroom teacher and taught at a residential treatment center. She has a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and a Graduate Certificate in Educational leadership. Mrs. Mrs. Winters fell in love with Alaska when she and her husband moved to a tiny village in the southwest region of Alaska in 2018 where she was the principal and special education teacher.
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