Polaris High School vs. Summit High School
Should you attend Polaris High School or Summit High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Polaris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Polaris High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 115 students in grades 7-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
194 students
115 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
62% | 38%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#241 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
n/a
Graduation Rate
70-74%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Grade 9 Students
-
17
Grade 10 Students
9
24
Grade 11 Students
71
26
Grade 12 Students
114
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
28%
23%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
66%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
