Polaris High (alternative)
Tel:
(714)220-3077
- Polaris High (alternative) serves 177 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Polaris High (alternative)'s student population of 177 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 177 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Polaris High (alternative) is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7707 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 21% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 50-54% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anaheim Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Polaris High (alternative) is Gilbert High (Continuation School) (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ball Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Barton (clara) Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anaheim Gilbert High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 716 students
0.0 miles
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714)999-3738 0.0 9-12 716 - Anaheim Barton (clara) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 724 students
0.5 miles
1926 Clearbrook Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714)517-8900 0.5 K-6 724 - Anaheim Loara High School Grades: 9-12 | 2184 students
0.5 miles
1765 W. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714)999-3677 0.5 9-12 2184 - Anaheim Madison (james) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 626 students
0.6 miles
1510 S. Nutwood St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714)517-8935 0.6 K-6 626 - Anaheim Palm Lane Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 673 students
0.6 miles
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714)517-8944 0.6 K-6 673
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