Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) vs Valdez High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 668 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
Galena · Public high · Grades 9–12
185 students
Valdez High School
Valdez · Public high · Grades 9–12
175 students
| Measure | Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) Galena, Alaska | Valdez High School Valdez, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 49 | #1 of 49 |
| National rank | #16066 of 16,910 | #3621 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 185 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 49.5% |
| city | Galena | Valdez |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valdez High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 14.9).
- •Valdez High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 5%).
- •Valdez High School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 15%).
- •Valdez High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is the larger school with 185 students compared with 175.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) better than Valdez High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valdez High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 14.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) and Valdez High School?
About 668 km in a straight line, between Galena and Valdez in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA): 185. Valdez High School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) and Valdez High School rank in Alaska?
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) is 47th of 49 and Valdez High School is 1st of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).