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Polaris High School

1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
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Serving 577 students in grades 7-12, Polaris High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Polaris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Polaris High School's student population of 577 students has grown by 449% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 650% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Polaris High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polaris High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8077 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Polaris High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polaris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polaris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Polaris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Polaris High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Polaris High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Polaris High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Polaris High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Polaris High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Polaris High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Polaris High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Polaris High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Polaris High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Polaris High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Polaris High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polaris High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Polaris High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ASB, RSVP
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polaris High School's ranking?
Polaris High School is ranked #8077 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polaris High School?
The graduation rate of Polaris High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polaris High School?
577 students attend Polaris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Polaris High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris High School?
Polaris High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Polaris High School offer ?
Polaris High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Polaris High School part of?
Polaris High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Polaris High School located?
Polaris High School is located in the Hermosa Village neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Hermosa Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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