Polaris K-12 School
Tel:
(907)742-8700
- Polaris K-12 School serves 479 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Polaris K-12 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Polaris K-12 School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Polaris K-12 School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Polaris K-12 School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 23% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 68% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Northern Lights Abc K-8 School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northern Lights Abc K-8 School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Northern Lights Abc K-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 640 students
0.6 miles
2424 East Dowling Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-7500 0.6 PK-8 640 - Anchorage Tudor Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 347 students
0.7 miles
1666 Cache Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-1050 0.7 PK-6 347 - Anchorage S.a.v.e. High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 178 students
0.8 miles
410 East 56th
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907)742-1250 0.8 9-12 178 - Anchorage Taku Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 375 students
0.8 miles
701 E 72nd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907)742-5940 0.8 PK-6 375 - Anchorage Rilke Schule Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 474 students
1.5 miles
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-0900 1.5 K-8 474
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