Polaris K-12 School vs Whaley School
Polaris K-12 School has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 5.2/10. Polaris K-12 School is significantly larger with 497 students, about 1.6× the size of Whaley School (316). In math proficiency, Polaris K-12 School leads at 43.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Polaris K-12 School
Anchorage, AK
6.7/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
497 students
Whaley School
Anchorage, AK
5.2/10
SchoolPre-K – 12th
316 students
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| Metric | Polaris K-12 School | Whaley School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 3.5 |
| Growth Score | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.2% | 15.8% |
| Environment Score | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #153 of 413 | #333 of 413 |
| State Percentile | 63th | 20th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Polaris K-12 School | Whaley School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 43.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 55.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Anchorage (99507) | Anchorage (99508) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,347 | $72,751 |
| Median Home Value | $371,200 | $309,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,546 | $1,353 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.6% | 27.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 20.3% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 18 min |