The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(11-12)1%
n/a
Asian
(11-12)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(11-12)17%
12%
Black
(11-12)8%
37%
White
(11-12)71%
44%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Polaris Evening Program?
202 students attend Polaris Evening Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Polaris Evening Program students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Polaris Evening Program part of?
Polaris Evening Program is part of Cherokee County School District.
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