Polaris High School

708 So Utah Valley Drive
AMERICAN FORK, UT 84003

www.polaris.alpineschools.org

160 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Polaris High School, located in Orem, Utah, operates as an alternative high school within the Alpine School District. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and individualized approach to education. Its primary mission is to help students who have fallen behind in credit accrual or who require a different setting to earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more personalized learning community where students can work at their own pace. By offering a blend of traditional instruction, independent study, and credit recovery programs, Polaris High School aims to address the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. With a commitment to fostering a safe and encouraging atmosphere, the faculty works closely with students to overcome obstacles, rebuild academic confidence, and ensure they meet the graduation requirements necessary for future success.

160

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polaris High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	46
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
100 (62.9%)
Hispanic
46 (28.9%)
Two or More
8 (5.0%)
Black
2 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8180
Website:	http://www.polaris.alpineschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 92