- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · American Fork, UT
Polaris High School
Federal NCES profile for Polaris High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490003001435
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polaris High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Polaris High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polaris High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Polaris High School held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 490003001435 · American Fork, UT High · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 7.6:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Polaris High School held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Polaris High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 160
Polaris High School
160 students
What this shows Polaris High School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polaris High School compares
Polaris High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 64% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 20% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in Utah - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 53 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Polaris High School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polaris High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polaris High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Polaris High School
How many students attend Polaris High School?
Polaris High School has 160 students enrolled. It is a high school in American Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polaris High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polaris High School is 7.6:1, which is 64% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 52% lower 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 School?
33.5% of students at Polaris High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polaris High School?
The largest demographic group at Polaris High School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polaris High School?
Polaris High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Polaris High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in American Fork, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in American Fork on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Polaris High School, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.