- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anaheim, CA
Polaris High
Federal NCES profile for Polaris High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060263008115
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polaris High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Polaris High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polaris High ranks #2 of 4 schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263008115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Polaris High held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060263008115 · Anaheim, CA Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 20.8:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Polaris High held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Polaris High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school 623
Polaris High
623 students
What this shows Polaris High reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polaris High compares
Polaris High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 10.4%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Polaris High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polaris High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polaris High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Anaheim
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Standard public school
1,022 students 35.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
195 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Canyon Hills
Special-education school
109 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polaris High
How many students attend Polaris High?
Polaris High has 623 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polaris High?
The student-teacher ratio at Polaris High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polaris High?
76.9% of students at Polaris High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polaris High?
The largest demographic group at Polaris High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polaris High?
Polaris High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Polaris High rank among schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Polaris High ranks #2 of 4 schools in Anaheim, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides Polaris High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.