Polaris K–12 School in Anchorage, AK, has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Anchorage School District average of 17:1 reported in recent years.
Math proficiency is 43%, which is higher than the state average of 32% and the district average of 37%, showing improvement from a low of 30% in 2022.
Reading proficiency declined to 43% in 2022, but remains higher than the state average of 29% and approximately equal to the district average of 34%, indicating a notable downward trend from past years above 50%.
Graduation rates have remained stable at 80%, exceeding the state average of 78% and matching the Anchorage School District average.
Minority enrollment comprises 40% of the student body, and free lunch eligibility increased from 16% in 2022 to 25% in 2023, reflecting a significant rise in socioeconomic need among students at this Anchorage magnet school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Polaris K-12 School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Polaris K-12 School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polaris K-12 School is 0.60, 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
#144 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolf
Source: 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 #144 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Polaris K-12 School often compared to?
Polaris K-12 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Lights Abc K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 77.9%.
How many students attend Polaris K-12 School?
483 students attend Polaris K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Polaris K-12 School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 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 22:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polaris K-12 School offer ?
Polaris K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Polaris K-12 School part of?
Polaris K-12 School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Polaris K-12 School located?
Polaris K-12 School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
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