Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, Polaris High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polaris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Polaris High School's student population of 160 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polaris High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
62%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Polaris High School often compared to?
Polaris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit High School, Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polaris High School?
The graduation rate of Polaris High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Polaris High School?
160 students attend Polaris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Polaris High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polaris High School?
Polaris High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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 Alpine School District.
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