Below Average
#1743 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lathrop High School
High School · Lathrop R-ii · Lathrop, MO
A Lathrop R-ii high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
102 N School Dr, Lathrop, MO 64465
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lathrop High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lathrop High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,887
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lathrop R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lathrop High School is listed in LATHROP R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lathrop High School
Lathrop High School is a public high school in Lathrop, MO, part of Lathrop R-ii, serving approximately 291 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,743 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lathrop High School
What grades does Lathrop High School serve?
Lathrop High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lathrop High School?
Lathrop High School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathrop High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lathrop High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lathrop High School rank in MO?
Lathrop High School ranks #1,743 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lathrop High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lathrop High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lathrop High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lathrop High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lathrop High School a charter school?
No, Lathrop High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lathrop High School a Title I school?
No, Lathrop High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lathrop High School?
28.2% of students at Lathrop High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (816) 710-6116
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64465)
- 4,070
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64465; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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