At a glance
Reported students
483
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Polaris K-12 School: 483 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
22.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.4:1
What the reported data says about Polaris K-12 School
Polaris K-12 School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Anchorage. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Anchorage School District. NCES reports 483 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 combined / other schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 66.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.1:1, above the Alaska median of 11.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.8%) and multiracial (17%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Polaris K-12 School
- 1How do the reported 22.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.8%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black1%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial17%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anchorage School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Whaley School
Other · Grades PK–12
298 reported students
AKChoice K-12 Learning
Other · Grades KG–12
283 reported students
Frontier Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
689 reported students
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Other · Grades PK–12
25 reported students
Family Partnership Correspondence School
Other · Grades KG–12
1,008 reported students
Bartlett High School
Other · Grades PK–12
1,431 reported students
Public schools near Polaris K-12 School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Partnership Correspondence School Other · Anchorage School District | KG–12 | 1,008 | 1.6 mi |
| FOCUS Homeschool Other · Chugach School District | PK–12 | 549 | 2 mi |
| Frontier Charter School Other · Charter · Anchorage School District | KG–12 | 689 | 2.4 mi |
| Whaley School Other · Anchorage School District | PK–12 | 298 | 2.8 mi |
| Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Other · Anchorage School District | PK–12 | 25 | 3.3 mi |
| AKChoice K-12 Learning Other · Anchorage School District | KG–12 | 283 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Polaris K-12 School
What grades does Polaris K-12 School serve?
Polaris K-12 School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Anchorage School District.
How many students attend Polaris K-12 School?
Polaris K-12 School reported 483 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 212 Alaska combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 486 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Polaris K-12 School?
The calculated ratio is 22.1:1, based on 483 students and 21.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 11.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Polaris K-12 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Polaris K-12 School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Polaris K-12 School in?
Polaris K-12 School is part of Anchorage School District, based in Anchorage, AK, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Polaris K-12 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Family Partnership Correspondence School (1.6 mi), FOCUS Homeschool (2 mi), Frontier Charter School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.