- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairbanks, AK
Hutchison High School
Federal NCES profile for Hutchison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020060000650
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchison High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchison High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchison High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hutchison High School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 020060000650 · Fairbanks, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 16.2:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Hutchison High School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Hutchison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school
Hutchison High School
356 students
What this shows Hutchison High School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchison High School compares
Hutchison High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 72% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Alaska - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Hutchison High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hutchison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Fairbanks
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchison High School
How many students attend Hutchison High School?
Hutchison High School has 356 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchison High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hutchison High School?
17.1% of students at Hutchison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchison High School?
The largest demographic group at Hutchison High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchison High School?
Hutchison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hutchison High School rank among high schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchison High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Fairbanks, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Hutchison High School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.