Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Polaris Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Polaris Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polaris Charter School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Polaris Charter School is ranked #285 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Polaris Charter School often compared to?
Polaris Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Falls Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Polaris Charter School?
120 students attend Polaris Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Polaris Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris Charter School?
Polaris Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Polaris Charter School offer ?
Polaris Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Polaris Charter School part of?
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