FOCUS Homeschool vs Polaris K-12 School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Alaska, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
FOCUS Homeschool
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
549 students
Polaris K-12 School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades K–12
483 students
| Measure | FOCUS Homeschool Anchorage, Alaska | Polaris K-12 School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 549 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 68.6 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 43% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polaris K-12 School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 17%).
- •Polaris K-12 School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Polaris K-12 School does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 68.6).
- •FOCUS Homeschool is the larger school with 549 students compared with 483.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is FOCUS Homeschool better than Polaris K-12 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are FOCUS Homeschool and Polaris K-12 School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
FOCUS Homeschool: 549. Polaris K-12 School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do FOCUS Homeschool and Polaris K-12 School rank in Alaska?
FOCUS Homeschool is unranked and Polaris K-12 School is unranked among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).