Polaris Evening School serves 188 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
5%
36%
White
86%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Polaris Evening School?
188 students attend Polaris Evening School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Polaris Evening School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris Evening School?
Polaris Evening School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polaris Evening School offer ?
Polaris Evening School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Polaris Evening School part of?
Polaris Evening School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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