Lathrop High School
Tel:
(907)456-7794
- Lathrop High School serves 960 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
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Lathrop High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lathrop High School's student population of 960 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 960 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lathrop High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lathrop High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| 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 | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 10% | 23% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 3% |
| White | 53% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Ryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 391 students
0.0 miles
951 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4751 0.0 7-8 391 - Fairbanks Barnette Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 420 students
0.2 miles
1000 Barnette Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-6072 0.2 PK-8 420 - Fairbanks Hunter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
0.3 miles
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5775 0.3 PK-6 360 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 110 students
0.4 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.4 PK-12 110 - Fairbanks Denali Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 375 students
0.7 miles
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2456 0.7 PK-6 375
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