Lathrop High School serves 841 students in grades 9-12.
Lathrop High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Lathrop High School's student population of 841 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lathrop High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lathrop High School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #213 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lathrop High School?
The graduation rate of Lathrop High School is 73%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Lathrop High School?
841 students attend Lathrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lathrop High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
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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