Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) serves 7,321 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7,321 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)'s student population of 7,321 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
7,321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #65 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 77%.
How many students attend Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)?
7,321 students attend Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% 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, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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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