Galena Interior Learning Academy

GILA is a statewide boarding school for grade 9 -12 students that are seeking another choice and is Alaska’s longest operating residential secondary vocational school. It is accredited by the “Northwest Association of Accredited Schools”. GILA also offers post secondary-vocational programs authorized by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education.

The residential school has become an example of success with students from all over the state who left home in search of better educational opportunities. The unique combination of academics and vocational offerings and highly qualified staff gives GILA students the advantage, and just about every student passes the HSGQE by the time they graduate.

Twenty-three students graduated from Galena Interior Learning Academy on May 20, 2011 with diplomas having passed all three sections of the High School Graduation Qualifying Exam. Two of the twenty-three graduates graduated as juniors having completed their coursework and graduated early, and were recognized during the May 20, 2011 graduation festivities.  Three of the twenty-three graduates completed their coursework in December and graduated early, and were also recognized during the May 20, 2011 graduation festivities.  Six seniors are eligible to return to GILA for a 5th year to complete district credit requirements.