Chinook Montessori Charter School vs Lathrop High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
158 students
Lathrop High School
Fairbanks · Public high · Grades 9–12
788 students
| Measure | Chinook Montessori Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | Lathrop High School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 159 | #25 of 49 |
| National rank | #23164 of 50,301 | #11479 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 158 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 37.9).
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Lathrop High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Lathrop High School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 158.
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School is a charter school while Lathrop High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chinook Montessori Charter School better than Lathrop High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chinook Montessori Charter School ranks higher (52.8 vs 37.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chinook Montessori Charter School and Lathrop High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Montessori Charter School: 158. Lathrop High School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Montessori Charter School and Lathrop High School rank in Alaska?
Chinook Montessori Charter School is 78th of 159 and Lathrop High School is 25th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).