Lathrop High School, located in Lathrop, California, United States, is a secondary school in the Manteca Unified School District. Its doors opened on August 11, 2008. LHS is known as the "Home of the Spartans".
Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, Lathrop High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lathrop High School's student population of 1,509 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Lathrop High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lathrop High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3835 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sparta
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lathrop High School's ranking?
Lathrop High School is ranked #3835 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lathrop High School often compared to?
Lathrop High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weston Ranch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lathrop High School?
The graduation rate of Lathrop High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lathrop High School?
1,509 students attend Lathrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lathrop High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lathrop High School offer ?
Lathrop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lathrop High School part of?
Lathrop High School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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