North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School (Closed 2009)

Serving 25 students in grades 6-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
84%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School?
25 students attend North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School?
North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School offer ?
North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School part of?
North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School is part of North Star Montessori Academy School District.

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