How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lathrop High School | Watershed Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairbanks, AK | Fairbanks, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 788 | 200 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 22:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.6% | 4.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lathrop High School | Watershed Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,816 | $18,816 |
| District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lathrop High School | Watershed Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.5% | 64.5% |
| African American | 7.0% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 19.0% | 24.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lathrop High School | Watershed Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 197:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 75.8% | 42.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 90 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.