Enrollment
623
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Polaris High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Polaris High
Polaris High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 623 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 623 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #85, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Among Anaheim's public schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship) (1,022 students): Polaris High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 35.2:1).
Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students) and Anaheim High (2,667 students) alongside Polaris High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Polaris High compares
Polaris High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaheim Union High, which includes Polaris High.
$16,725
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Polaris High a good school?
Polaris High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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