Polaris West High School (Closed 2023)

Polaris West High School serves 123 students in grades 10-12. 
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
123 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (UT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
72%
71%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Polaris West High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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(19-20)
70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Polaris West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Polaris West High School?
The graduation rate of Polaris West High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Polaris West High School?
123 students attend Polaris West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Polaris West High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Polaris West High School offer ?
Polaris West High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Polaris West High School part of?
Polaris West High School is part of Alpine School District.

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