Is Lathrop High School a good school?

Lathrop High School ranks 42 nd of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lathrop High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 886 students attended Lathrop High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lathrop High School?

Students at Lathrop High School are 43% White, 17% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 11% American Indian, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Lathrop High School?

Lathrop High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Arctic Light Elementary Elementary : Denali Elementary Elementary : Hunter Elementary Elementary : Ladd Elementary Elementary : Weller Elementary Middle : Tanana Middle School

Lathrop High School

Summary:

Lathrop High School is a public high school in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving 886 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which is ranked 13 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lathrop High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than nearby schools like North Pole High School and Hutchison High School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. Lathrop High School's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian students performing better than Hispanic and multi-racial students.

Lathrop High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 36.23%, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with other high schools in Alaska. However, Lathrop High School has performed relatively well in serving its homeless and military-connected student populations, ranking 1st and 9th, respectively, among Alaska high schools in these categories.

Detail:

Public 9-12

901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701-6094

(907) 456-7794

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,189

Feeder schools for Lathrop High School:

Elementary:	Arctic Light Elementary
	Denali Elementary
	Hunter Elementary
	Ladd Elementary
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	Weller Elementary
Middle:	Tanana Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 886

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

Two or more races:

16.7%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lathrop High School ranks worse than 66.7% of high schools in Alaska. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lathrop High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), two or more races (16.7%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lathrop High School is 19.8. 4 high schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lathrop High School employs 44.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lathrop High School is $18,189. 5 high schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lathrop High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lathrop High School 42^nd of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Lathrop High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Military Connected students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 13^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lathrop High School

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Rank History for all students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	72.74	38^th	116	67.2%
2006	71.95	39^th	135	71.1%
2007	76.64	35^th	139	74.8%
2008	63.97	51^st	151	66.2%
2009	67.91	50^th	151	66.9%
2010	63.55	46^th	140	67.1%
2011	65.38	45^th	142	68.3%
2012	60.46	55^th	136	59.6%
2013	64.02	51^st	148	65.5%
2014	67.49	42^nd	139	69.8%
2015	57.15	57^th	135	57.8%
2017	35.29	59^th	83	28.9%
2018	27.65	56^th	74	24.3%
2019	35.91	54^th	77	29.9%
2021	44.91	33^rd	61	45.9%
2022	36.40	34^th	62	45.2%
2023	41.39	37^th	62	40.3%
2024	35.19	42^nd	63	33.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	13.46	21^st	22	4.5%
2021	58.20	6^th	19	68.4%
2022	44.90	10^th	21	52.4%
2023	25.16	19^th	23	17.4%
2024	20.47	20^th	24	16.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.11	10^th	11	9.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	28.23	42^nd	55	23.6%
2021	30.37	26^th	37	29.7%
2022	22.13	31^st	34	8.8%
2023	23.97	33^rd	42	21.4%
2024	18.02	36^th	41	12.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.06	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	34.78	40^th	54	25.9%
2021	50.94	18^th	37	51.4%
2022	38.68	24^th	43	44.2%
2023	40.48	32^nd	54	40.7%
2024	25.97	37^th	45	17.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	21.06	15^th	16	6.3%
2021	59.54	5^th	8	37.5%
2022	26.20	11^th	14	21.4%
2023	24.54	9^th	12	25.0%
2024	19.59	13^th	14	7.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	31.57	46^th	58	20.7%
2021	31.97	31^st	42	26.2%
2022	31.00	33^rd	46	28.3%
2023	35.19	34^th	47	27.7%
2024	44.06	31^st	48	35.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.26	8^th	15	46.7%
2023	67.64	4^th	15	73.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	39.89	4^th	6	33.3%
2023	60.40	2^nd	3	33.3%
2024	40.29	3^rd	3	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	34.56	12^th	15	20.0%
2022	13.20	11^th	12	8.3%
2023	16.74	15^th	17	11.8%
2024	25.47	11^th	14	21.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.78	27^th	31	12.9%
2021	51.76	9^th	16	43.8%

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Rank History for White students at Lathrop High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	38.37	42^nd	56	25.0%
2021	34.11	29^th	43	32.6%
2022	36.02	32^nd	47	31.9%
2023	56.21	19^th	47	59.6%
2024	50.72	26^th	46	43.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Lathrop High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	932	135	42	44	97	n/a	n/a	1250
1990	906	154	46	54	113	n/a	n/a	1273
1991	961	155	47	57	124	n/a	n/a	1344
1992	1025	176	58	66	113	n/a	n/a	1438
1993	1086	190	77	48	100	n/a	n/a	1501
1994	1055	180	74	41	94	n/a	n/a	1444
1995	961	158	48	59	100	n/a	n/a	1326
1996	961	158	48	59	100	n/a	n/a	1326
1997	969	170	49	51	125	n/a	n/a	1364
1998	974	174	73	54	139	n/a	n/a	1414
1999	1027	166	69	56	145	n/a	n/a	1463
2000	1069	156	62	50	158	n/a	n/a	1495
2001	1106	147	67	45	177	n/a	n/a	1542
2002	984	166	60	70	202	n/a	n/a	1482
2003	984	166	60	70	202	n/a	n/a	1482
2004	907	144	59	55	190	n/a	n/a	1355
2005	813	124	59	59	197	n/a	n/a	1252
2006	851	147	70	64	188	n/a	n/a	1320
2007	855	143	55	71	210	n/a	n/a	1334
2008	678	135	82	91	182	n/a	n/a	1168
2009	706	130	48	104	112	17	91	1208
2010	685	151	68	122	155	28	0	1209
2011	658	112	43	103	100	20	95	1131
2012	664	147	39	128	95	27	103	1203
2013	619	131	44	114	84	20	100	1112
2014	569	132	37	114	100	23	100	1075
2015	524	124	39	110	110	25	113	1045
2016	535	95	43	125	95	22	125	1040
2017	503	86	45	95	91	24	116	960
2018	548	78	41	100	84	30	142	1023
2019	502	70	34	93	80	27	135	941
2020	483	76	37	91	77	37	141	942
2021	412	64	29	94	77	37	132	845
2022	389	73	32	99	81	33	134	841
2023	382	74	37	114	94	37	148	886

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lathrop High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1250	36.0	34.7	7.8
1990	1273	67.5	18.8	7.3
1991	1344	73.7	18.2	11.2
1992	1438	73.7	19.5	8.6
1993	1501	73.7	20.4	8.2
1994	1444	73.7	19.6	8.5
1995	1326	70.7	18.8	11.6
1996	1326	70.7	18.8	11.6
1997	1364	71.7	19.0	11.3
1998	1414	72.4	19.5	17
1999	1463	76.9	19.0	17.3
2000	1495	76.9	19.4	16
2001	1542	77.7	19.8	15.4
2002	1482	79.0	18.8	16.7
2003	1482	79.0	18.8	16.7
2004	1355	76.6	17.7	17.3
2005	1252	65.4	19.1	18.8
2006	1320	71.5	18.5	22
2007	1334	70.7	18.9	18.1
2008	1168	69.1	16.9	20.8
2009	1208	68.3	17.7	19.3
2010	1209	68.3	17.7	21.9
2011	1131	68.0	16.6	23.4
2012	1203	67.1	17.9	28.8
2013	1112	67.4	16.4	38.9
2014	1075	62.0	17.3	37.8
2015	1045	58.0	18.0	39
2016	1040	56.0	18.5	37.3
2017	960	57.0	16.8	30.5
2018	1023	53.0	19.2	14.2
2019	941	55.9	16.8	31.3
2020	942	52.0	18.1	32.9
2021	845	48.4	17.4	n/a
2022	841	47.2	17.8	n/a
2023	886	44.6	19.8	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lathrop High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1250	36.0	34.7	7.8
1990	1273	67.5	18.8	7.3
1991	1344	73.7	18.2	11.2
1992	1438	73.7	19.5	8.6
1993	1501	73.7	20.4	8.2
1994	1444	73.7	19.6	8.5
1995	1326	70.7	18.8	11.6
1996	1326	70.7	18.8	11.6
1997	1364	71.7	19.0	11.3
1998	1414	72.4	19.5	17
1999	1463	76.9	19.0	17.3
2000	1495	76.9	19.4	16
2001	1542	77.7	19.8	15.4
2002	1482	79.0	18.8	16.7
2003	1482	79.0	18.8	16.7
2004	1355	76.6	17.7	17.3
2005	1252	65.4	19.1	18.8
2006	1320	71.5	18.5	22
2007	1334	70.7	18.9	18.1
2008	1168	69.1	16.9	20.8
2009	1208	68.3	17.7	19.3
2010	1209	68.3	17.7	21.9
2011	1131	68.0	16.6	23.4
2012	1203	67.1	17.9	28.8
2013	1112	67.4	16.4	38.9
2014	1075	62.0	17.3	37.8
2015	1045	58.0	18.0	39
2016	1040	56.0	18.5	37.3
2017	960	57.0	16.8	30.5
2018	1023	53.0	19.2	14.2
2019	941	55.9	16.8	31.3
2020	942	52.0	18.1	32.9
2021	845	48.4	17.4	n/a
2022	841	47.2	17.8	n/a
2023	886	44.6	19.8	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lathrop High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,074 (5.9%)	$17,115 (94.1%)	$18,189

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lathrop High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 77 High schools	Ranks 37^th of 62 High schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Lathrop High School)	52.6	37.4	15.2%
10th Grade Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	57.3	38.4	18.9%
10th Grade Science (Alaska)	53.6	33	20.6%
All Grades Science (Lathrop High School)	52.6	37.4	15.2%
All Grades Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	51.2	42.8	8.4%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	941	886	5.8%
African American	70	74	5.7%
American Indian	80	94	17.5%
Asian	34	37	8.8%
Hispanic	93	114	22.6%
Pacific Islander	27	37	37%
White	502	382	23.9%
Two or More Races	135	148	9.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.3%	36.2%	4.9%

Schools Near Lathrop High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)			STAR Mathematics (2024)		ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lathrop High School	Public	9-12	901 Airport Way	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 456-7794	886	45	19.8	36.2%	382 (43.1%)	74 (8.4%)	114 (12.9%)	37 (4.2%)	94 (10.6%)	37 (4.2%)	148 (16.7%)	35.2	42^nd of 63 public high schools	33.3%		41.4	37^th of 62 public high schools	40.3%	5		32.0	32.0	20.9	20.9		31.1	31.1	$18,189	$1,074	$17,115
Golden Heart Academy	Public	5-12	1502 Wilbur St	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 456-1536	15	4	4.2	20.0%	3 (20.0%)	1 (6.7%)	3 (20.0%)	1 (6.7%)	5 (33.3%)	1 (6.7%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)									$40,541	$6,445	$34,096
Hutchison High School	Public	9-12	3750 Geist Rd	Fairbanks	99709	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 479-2261	375	22	17.0	23.5%	240 (64.0%)	7 (1.9%)	25 (6.7%)	9 (2.4%)	25 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (18.1%)	47.9	32^nd of 63 public high schools	49.2%		42.3	35^th of 62 public high schools	43.5%	3		41.7	41.7	20.2	20.2		35.9	35.9	$20,230	$916	$19,313
West Valley High School	Public	9-12	3800 Geist Rd	Fairbanks	99709	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 479-4221	906	45	20.2	24.2%	541 (59.7%)	23 (2.5%)	76 (8.4%)	24 (2.6%)	81 (8.9%)	4 (0.4%)	157 (17.3%)	55.4	28^th of 63 public high schools	55.6%		57.6	23^rd of 62 public high schools	62.9%	5		41.9	41.9	25.5	25.5		37.7	37.7	$16,636	$862	$15,773
Effie Kokrine Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	601 Loftus Rd	Fairbanks	99709	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 474-0958	133	8	16.6	64.7%	9 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (64.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (24.8%)								(n/a)	16.7	22.7	18.2		5.5	16.7		12.5	$18,862	$1,067	$17,794
North Pole High School	Public	9-12	601 NPHS Blvd	North Pole	99705	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 488-3761	617	30	20.6	29.2%	413 (66.9%)	5 (0.8%)	51 (8.3%)	12 (1.9%)	40 (6.5%)	5 (0.8%)	91 (14.7%)	23.4	52^nd of 63 public high schools	17.5%		37.2	42^nd of 62 public high schools	32.3%	10		23.7	23.7	18.5	18.5		27.2	27.2	$18,570	$1,051	$17,518

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