Sidney C.
Huntington Jr/sr High School in Galena, AK, has an enrollment of 36 students across grades 7 to 12, with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, which is among the lowest in the state for student attention.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the Galena City School District average of 40%, showing persistently below–average math performance.
Reading proficiency stands at 20%, also lower than the state average of 29% and district average of 47%, indicating ongoing challenges in literacy relative to peers.
Science proficiency is 50%, higher than the state average of 38% but below the district average of 55%, placing the school in the top 30% for science achievement in Alaska.
The school's graduation rate is at 50%, significantly lower than the state average of 78% and district average of 77%, with this rate having remained stable over recent years.
Minority enrollment is 89%, predominantly American Indian students, with free lunch eligibility increasing sharply from 49% in 2022 to 86% in 2023, indicating a notable rise in socioeconomic need among students..
Huntington Jr/sr High School's overall ranking declined from #268 in 2022 to #286 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Galena, AK, covering approximately 24.1 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary located 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School's student population of 42 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School is 0.25, 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
#286 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
86%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Galena Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School is ranked #286 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School?
42 students attend Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School?
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School offer ?
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School part of?
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School is part of Galena City School District.
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