Enrollment
788
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020060000270
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lathrop High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lathrop High School
Lathrop High School is a large high school in Fairbanks, Alaska, enrolling 788 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 96% of state schools at 788 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Two or More (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairbanks North Star Borough School District spends $18,816 per pupil, 43% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairbanks's high schools, it stands alongside West Valley High School (782 students): Lathrop High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students) and West Valley High School (782 students) alongside Lathrop High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lathrop High School compares
Lathrop High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,816
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which includes Lathrop High School.
$18,816
Per student
-43%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 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
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~788 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lathrop High School a good school?
Lathrop High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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