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What's the most underrated thing about Polaris High that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
623
High
DISTRICT 1,433 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANAHEIM UNION HIGH·NCES 060263008115
Polaris High
1800 West Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92804 · (714) 220-3077 · Orange County
GRADES 07–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL623 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.7:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.8:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
548 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 14 | 2% |
| Grade 9 | 22 | 4% |
| Grade 10 | 61 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 197 | 32% |
| Grade 12 | 329 | 53% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
19.8%
own-school result
Math
7.7%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5.8% | 13.9% | 28.5% | 51.7% |
| Math | 4.2% | 3.6% | 8.9% | 83.3% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 19.8% | 7.7% |
| 2023-24 | 35.5% | 4.3% |
| 2022-23 | 38.2% | 9.4% |
| 2021-22 | 31.8% | 7.1% |
| 2020-21 | 61.5% | 43.0% |
| 2018-19 | 42.5% | 12.9% |
| 2017-18 | 21.2% | 7.4% |
| 2016-17 | 40.4% | 5.9% |
| 2015-16 | 41.0% | 5.0% |
| 2014-15 | 33.0% | 5.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Polaris High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 623 | #928 of 2,093 | #71 of 105 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.7:1 | #644 of 1,352 | #25 of 85 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.0% | #949 of 1,351 | #58 of 85 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.0% | #369 of 1,575 | #23 of 95 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
623
-9 (-1%) vs 2020
-69% since 1990-91, when it was 1,996
Student : Teacher
20.7:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 623 | 30.1 | 20.7:1 | 88% (548) |
| 2023-24 | 592 | 32.6 | 18.1:1 | 82% (485) |
| 2022-23 | 577 | 30.3 | 19.0:1 | 88% (505) |
| 2020-21 | 632 | 37 | 17.1:1 | 69% (439) |
| 2017-18 | 132 | 4 | 33.0:1 | 71% (94) |
| 2015-16 | 204 | 7 | 29.1:1 | 55% (112) |
| 2010-11 | 166 | N/A | N/A | 30% (49) |
| 2000-01 | 953 | 23 | 41.4:1 | 2% (19) |
| 1990-91 | 1,996 | 21 | 95.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Polaris High.
Since 2017-18: students up 372% (132 to 623); teachers up 653% (4 to 30.1).
About Polaris High
As a small high school, Polaris High serves students in Anaheim, California. It is open to students in grades 7 through 12 and enrolls 623 students. That is 26% below the average of about 838 students for high schools in California.
Polaris High reports to Anaheim Union High, which has 21 schools and 26,076 students.
A large majority of enrollment at Polaris High is Hispanic, at 80%. After that, the student body is 10% White, 4% Asian, and 2% Black. Among all residents of Orange County, the Hispanic share is about 34%. The diversity index for Polaris High is 33%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school has 30.1 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 20.7 students per teacher. The average for high schools in California is 18.2:1, so this school has more students per teacher. The school reported 88% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Across public schools in Orange County, the average is 55%.
American Community Survey estimates for Orange County show that the median household earns about $116,289 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 44%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Across Orange County, 649 public schools serve about 430,458 students.
Polaris High's closest public school neighbor is Gilbert High (Continuation), less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Polaris High, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school's size has been steady, with 632 students in 2020-21 and 623 in 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 20.7:1, from 17.1:1.
The allk12 page for Polaris High lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,165,820
Census ACS
Median income
$116,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
649
430,458 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Anaheim Union High
- Cypress HighHigh · 2,685 students
- Anaheim HighHigh · 2,667 students
- Katella HighHigh · 2,326 students
- John F. Kennedy HighHigh · 1,983 students
- Magnolia HighHigh · 1,608 students
- Loara HighHigh · 1,539 students
Other schools in Anaheim
- Anaheim HighHigh · 2,667 students
- Katella HighHigh · 2,326 students
- Canyon HighHigh · 2,183 students
- Magnolia HighHigh · 1,608 students
- Loara HighHigh · 1,539 students
- Savanna HighHigh · 1,466 students
Other Polaris High schools
One other US public school is named Polaris High. Polaris High is the largest of the 2.
- Polaris High SchoolAMERICAN FORK, UT · 160 students
Nearby schools
- Gilbert High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 543
- Anaheim Elementary Online Academy0.3 mi · 142
- Loara High0.4 mi · 1,539
- Barton (Clara) Elementary0.5 mi · 588
- Palm Lane Global Academy0.5 mi · 288
- Madison (James) Elementary0.5 mi · 553
Frequently asked questions
About Polaris HighHow many students attend Polaris High?
Polaris High enrolls approximately 623 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does Polaris High serve?
Polaris High serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Polaris High?
Approximately 20.7:1 students per teacher at Polaris High.
How diverse is Polaris High?
Polaris High reports a student body of 10% White, 80% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Polaris High in?
Polaris High is part of Anaheim Union High.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.