Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)

2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 6,899 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 6,899 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 73% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)'s student population of 6,899 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
6,899 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#107 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
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28%
23%
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52%
29%
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65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
10%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
74%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
9%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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73%
78%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)'s ranking?
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) is ranked #107 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) often compared to?
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)is often viewed alongside schools like Lathrop High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)?
The graduation rate of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) is 73%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)?
6,899 students attend Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) offer ?
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) part of?
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) is part of Galena City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 6,899 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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