Polaris High (alternative)
Tel:
(714)220-3077
- Polaris High (alternative) serves 132 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.
- Polaris High (alternative) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Polaris High (alternative) places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Polaris High (alternative)'s student population of 132 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 132 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Polaris High (alternative) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Polaris High (alternative) is 0.51, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #7054 out of 9584 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 33:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 13% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 50-54% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anaheim Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 696 students
0.0 miles
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714)999-3738 0.0 9-12 696 - 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 | 2063 students
0.5 miles
1765 W. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714)999-3677 0.5 9-12 2063 - Anaheim Madison (james) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 596 students
0.6 miles
1510 S. Nutwood St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714)517-8935 0.6 K-6 596 - Anaheim Palm Lane Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 624 students
0.6 miles
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714)517-8944 0.6 K-6 624
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