Polaris High (Alternative)
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(714) 220-3077
Polaris High (Alternative) serves 132 students in grades 7-12.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Hispanic).
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 35% 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 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Polaris High (Alternative) is 0.53, 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 Testing Rank | #8045 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 13% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 30-34% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anaheim Gilbert High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 696 students10
0.0 miles
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738 0 9-12 696 - Anaheim Barton (Clara) Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 724 students10
0.5 miles
1926 Clearbrook Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8900 0.5 K-6 724 - Anaheim Loara High School Math: 16% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,063 students10
0.5 miles
1765 W. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677 0.5 9-12 2,063 - Anaheim Madison (James) Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 596 students10
0.6 miles
1510 S. Nutwood St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8935 0.6 K-6 596 - Anaheim Palm Lane Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 624 students10
0.6 miles
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944 0.6 K-6 624
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