Polaris K-12 School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(907) 742-8700
Polaris K-12 School serves 482 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Polaris K-12 School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Polaris K-12 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Polaris K-12 School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Polaris K-12 School is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Polaris K-12 School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #186 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 23% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 67% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Polaris K-12 School is S.a.v.e. High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Northern Lights Abc K-8 School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Northern Lights Abc K-8 School Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-8 | 628 students10
0.6 miles
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500 0.6 PK-8 628 - Anchorage Tudor Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 345 students10
0.7 miles
1666 Cache Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1050 0.7 PK-6 345 - Anchorage S.a.v.e. High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 160 students
0.8 miles
410 East 56th
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1250 0.8 9-12 160 - Anchorage Taku Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 373 students10
0.8 miles
701 E 72nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-5940 0.8 PK-6 373 - Anchorage Rilke Schule Charter School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 501 students10
1.5 miles
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900 1.5 K-8 501
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