Lathrop High School

901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 886 students in grades 9-12, Lathrop 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 16% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lathrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lathrop High School's student population of 886 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Lathrop 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 Lathrop High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#265 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lathrop High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lathrop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lathrop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lathrop High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
11%
22%
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lathrop High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lathrop High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lathrop High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Lathrop High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
17%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lathrop High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lathrop High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Lathrop High School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-64%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lathrop High School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lathrop High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lathrop High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lathrop High School's ranking?
Lathrop High School is ranked #265 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Lathrop High School often compared to?
Lathrop High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lathrop High School?
The graduation rate of Lathrop High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Lathrop High School?
886 students attend Lathrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lathrop High School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lathrop High School?
Lathrop High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lathrop High School offer ?
Lathrop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lathrop High School part of?
Lathrop High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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