Hutchison High School

Set in Fairbanks, Alaska, Hutchison High School is a moderately sized 9-12 campus, overseen by Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. It hosts 356 students across grades 9 through 12.

Hutchison High School is one of 34 schools operated by Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, a district that instructs 12,214 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Hutchison High School records that 69% of the student body identifies as White; the rest is composed of 15% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, 6% Native American, 3% Black. Compared to Fairbanks North Star Borough overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Hutchison High School has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.8:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 25% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is lower than Fairbanks North Star Borough's rate of about 33%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Fairbanks North Star Borough indicate median household earnings sit near $88,267, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 3%. Hutchison High School is one of 39 public schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough (combined enrollment of about 23,777 students).

Nearest neighbor: West Valley High School, around 0.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Hutchison High School.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Hutchison High School has edged down 13%, going from 408 students in 2018 to 356 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.