Serving 356 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (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 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hutchison 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 Hutchison High School is 0.50, 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
#275 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
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 #275 out of 441 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 77.9%.
How many students attend Hutchison High School?
356 students attend Hutchison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hutchison High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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