Polaris High School

Serving 609 students in grades 7-12, Polaris High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polaris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Polaris High School's student population of 609 students has grown by 480% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
609 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Polaris High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polaris High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1259 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polaris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
77%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
11%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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90%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ASB, RSVP
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polaris High School's ranking?
Polaris High School is ranked #1259 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polaris High School?
The graduation rate of Polaris High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Polaris High School?
609 students attend Polaris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Polaris High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris High School?
Polaris High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Polaris High School offer ?
Polaris High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Polaris High School part of?
Polaris High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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