Polaris High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 79%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (13-14)
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(13-14)1%
5%
Asian
(13-14)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)44%
44%
Black
(13-14)6%
5%
White
(13-14)45%
41%
Hawaiian
(13-14)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)3%
2%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)21-39%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polaris High School?
The graduation rate of Polaris High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Polaris High School?
126 students attend Polaris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Polaris High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Polaris High School offer ?
Polaris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Polaris High School part of?
Polaris High School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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