Lathrop High School

LATHROP R-II
102 N School Dr
Lathrop, MO 64465
272 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lathrop High School, located in Lathrop, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Lathrop R-II School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in its "Mule" spirit, focusing on building character, leadership, and a sense of belonging among its student body.

Academically, Lathrop High offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. By maintaining close ties with the local community, the school is able to provide personalized attention to its students, often resulting in strong graduation rates and active alumni involvement. Whether through athletics, arts, or community service initiatives, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances rigorous classroom expectations with the social and personal development essential for success after high school.
272
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    244 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LATHROP R-II
Phone: (816)710-6116
Website: http://lathropschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 69
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 59
Grade 12 78
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PLATTSBURG HIGH
CLINTON CO. R-III
200 Students
800 W FROST ST
PLATTSBURG, MO 64477 (6.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th