Polaris K-12 School serves 486 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polaris K-12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Polaris K-12 School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Polaris K-12 School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Polaris K-12 School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polaris K-12 School's ranking?
Polaris K-12 School is ranked #164 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polaris K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Polaris K-12 School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Polaris K-12 School?
486 students attend Polaris K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Polaris K-12 School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris K-12 School?
Polaris K-12 School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polaris K-12 School offer ?
Polaris K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Polaris K-12 School part of?
Polaris K-12 School is part of Anchorage School District.
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