Lathrop High School
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(907)456-7794
- Lathrop High School serves 1,023 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Lathrop High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Lathrop High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lathrop High School's student population of 1,023 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,023 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Lathrop High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lathrop High School is 0.67, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #298 out of 465 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 23% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 3% |
| White | 54% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lathrop High School is Alternative Learning Systems (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ryan Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Barnette Magnet School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Ryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 371 students
0.0 miles
1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4751 0.0 7-8 371 - Fairbanks Barnette Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 431 students
0.2 miles
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-6072 0.2 PK-8 431 - Fairbanks Hunter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 374 students
0.3 miles
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5775 0.3 PK-6 374 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 111 students
0.4 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.4 PK-12 111 - Fairbanks Fairbanks B.e.s.t. Grades: K-12 | 292 students
0.4 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.4 K-12 292
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