Lathrop High School

About Lathrop High School

Lathrop High School is an educational institution located in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and serves students from grades 9-12. The school was founded in 1985 and has a student population of approximately 600 students. The school offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement, college prep, and vocational courses. Lathrop High School also has a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and a student government. The school has a strong focus on preparing students for success after graduation, with an emphasis on college and career readiness. Lathrop High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, and strives to foster an atmosphere of respect and acceptance.

Address:	901 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone:	(907) 456-7794
Site:	www.k12northstar.org/lathrop
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	845 students

Overview Lathrop High School

Lathrop High School serves 845 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Lathrop High School

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 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.