Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Hutchison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hutchison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hutchison High School's student population of 375 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hutchison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hutchison High School is 0.55, 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
#331 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hutchison High School's ranking?
Hutchison High School is ranked #331 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Hutchison High School often compared to?
Hutchison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Valley High School, Lathrop High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hutchison High School?
The graduation rate of Hutchison High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Hutchison High School?
375 students attend Hutchison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hutchison High School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutchison High School?
Hutchison High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hutchison High School offer ?
Hutchison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hutchison High School part of?
Hutchison High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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