Lathrop High School vs. West Valley High School
Should you attend Lathrop High School or West Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lathrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Diversity
West Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 855 students in grades 9-12, Lathrop High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, West Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
855 students
818 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#196 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
245
228
Grade 10 Students
238
250
Grade 11 Students
232
188
Grade 12 Students
140
152
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
8%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
46%
57%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
18%
20%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
