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Preschool | Grades 7-12 | Anaheim Union High

Polaris High (Alternative) School is located in Anaheim, CA and is one of 21 schools in Anaheim Union High School District. It is a alt. school that serves 166 students in grades 7-12.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.

Polaris High (Alternative) School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Polaris High (Alternative) School's test results to learn more about school performance.

A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.

Polaris High (Alternative) School had an API growth score of 643 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Polaris High (Alternative) School's 2012 base score was 618 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Polaris High (Alternative) School had 61 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Polaris High (Alternative) School's students and teachers. more

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1800 West Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92804

(714) 220-3077

Anaheim Union High

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 166

57% 43%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Polaris High (Alternative) School had 30% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

50%

White

36%

Two or More Races

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Anaheim Union High District Spending

$9,108Per Pupil

The Anaheim Union High spends $9,108 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 31% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Anaheim Union High District

61:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Polaris High (Alternative) School had 61 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the CST

What is it?

The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.

How is it Scored?

Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the CAHSEE

What is it?

The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.

How is it Scored?

The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

English Language Arts

school

17%

district

34%

state

41%

CST Results (2007)

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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20%

state

23%

CST Results (2007)

school

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37%

state

29%

CST Results (2007)

English Language Arts

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25%

district

40%

state

37%

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U.S. History

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40%

state

35%

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English Language Arts

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33%

district

39%

state

45%

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25%

district

42%

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41%

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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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23%

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42%

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40%

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World History

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19%

district

38%

state

33%

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English Language Arts

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29%

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38%

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37%

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U.S. History

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18%

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43%

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38%

CST Results (2008)

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English Language Arts

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54%

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48%

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50%

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change 14%

English-Language Arts

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62%

district

79%

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79%

CAHSEE Results (2009)

change 20%

Math

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66%

district

81%

state

80%

CAHSEE Results (2009)

change 72%

English Language Arts

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43%

district

45%

state

44%

CST Results (2009)

change 4%

Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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24%

district

44%

state

44%

CST Results (2009)

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World History

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44%

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43%

state

38%

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23%

district

47%

state

44%

CST Results (2009)

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27%

state

46%

CST Results (2010)

English Language Arts

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14%

district

47%

state

54%

CST Results (2010)

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30%

district

45%

state

42%

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25%

state

32%

CST Results (2011)

change 80%

Earth Science

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54%

district

31%

state

35%

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no change

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district

32%

state

34%

CST Results (2012)

no change

Earth Science

school

54%

district

33%

state

37%

CST Results (2012)

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4 out of 10

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