Serving 200 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 9:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- 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 200 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Polaris High School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polaris High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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
9:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polaris High School's ranking?
Polaris High School is ranked #241 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
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 70-74%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Polaris High School?
200 students attend Polaris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Polaris High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris High School?
Polaris High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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