Serving 886 students in grades 9-12, Lathrop 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 16% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Lathrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Lathrop High School's student population of 886 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Lathrop High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lathrop High School is 0.76, 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
#265 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
8%
2%
White
43%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Lathrop High School is ranked #265 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lathrop High School?
The graduation rate of Lathrop High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Lathrop High School?
886 students attend Lathrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lathrop High School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
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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