Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School

Galena City School District
299 Antoski Ave
Galena, AK 99741
42 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School, located in the remote community of Galena, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for students in grades 7–12. As part of the Galena City School District, the school is unique for its integration with the Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA), a residential boarding program that draws students from across the state. This hybrid model creates a diverse and inclusive environment where local Galena students and residential students from various Alaskan villages live and learn together, fostering a sense of community that emphasizes cultural exchange and personal growth.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with vocational and technical training. Because of its remote location, the school places a strong emphasis on technology and innovative teaching methods to provide students with competitive opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Sidney C. Huntington promotes a robust extracurricular culture, encouraging student involvement in athletics, leadership programs, and cultural activities that reflect the traditions of the interior Alaska region.
42
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
4.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    36 (85.7%)
  • White
    5 (11.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (2.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Galena City School District
Phone: (907)656-1205
Website: http://shs.galenaalaska.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
Galena City School District
185 Students
359 Challenger
Galena, AK 99741 (2.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th