John J. Allison Polaris Center serves 57 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)44%
23%
Black
(15-16)32%
13%
White
(15-16)23%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John J. Allison Polaris Center?
57 students attend John J. Allison Polaris Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John J. Allison Polaris Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J. Allison Polaris Center?
John J. Allison Polaris Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J. Allison Polaris Center offer ?
John J. Allison Polaris Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is John J. Allison Polaris Center part of?
John J. Allison Polaris Center is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.
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