Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Lathrop High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Lathrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Lathrop High School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Lathrop High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lathrop High School?
The graduation rate of Lathrop High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lathrop High School?
307 students attend Lathrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lathrop High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lathrop High School?
Lathrop High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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 Lathrop R-II School District.
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