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4 schools in Galena City School District

Alaska · 8,168 students · 2 cities

Galena City School District runs the local public-school system inside Alaska: 4 K-12 campuses serving roughly 8,168 students, with 1 elementary and 2 high.

7-year change in Galena City School District

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,168
+3,599 (+79%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)FairbanksCombinedPK-127,876
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)GalenaHigh09-12185
Sidney C. Huntington ElementaryGalenaElementaryPK-0665
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High SchoolGalenaHigh07-1242

About Galena City School District

Galena City School District is a thinly populated public-school district in Alaska. The district operates 4 schools and enrolls approximately 8,168 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Galena City School District is made up of 1 elementary, 2 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 2,042 in this district, meaningfully above the Alaska typical of 263.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,168 students, grew 79% from the 4,569 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Galena City School District discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Galena City School District run?
Galena City School District has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 8,168 students in Alaska.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Galena City School District?
Galena City School District includes 1 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Galena City School District?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is the largest public school in Galena City School District by enrollment, with approximately 7,876 students.
What grade levels does Galena City School District serve?
Galena City School District schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.
What cities does Galena City School District serve?
Galena City School District operates schools in Fairbanks, Galena across Alaska.