- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairbanks, AK
Lathrop High School
Federal NCES profile for Lathrop High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020060000270
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lathrop High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lathrop High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Lathrop High School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 020060000270 · Fairbanks, AK High · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 17.9:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students)
Lathrop High School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Lathrop High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Tanana Middle
Tanana Middle School
523 students
What this shows Lathrop High School reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lathrop High School compares
Lathrop 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 53% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Alaska - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Two or More 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
African American 7.0%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Lathrop High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Lathrop High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanana Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lathrop High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lathrop High School
How many students attend Lathrop High School?
Lathrop High School has 788 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathrop High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lathrop High School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lathrop High School?
28.6% of students at Lathrop High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lathrop High School?
The largest demographic group at Lathrop High School is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lathrop High School?
Lathrop High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lathrop High School rank among high schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop High School ranks #1 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 Lathrop High School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), West Valley High School (782 students), and North Pole High School (695 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.