ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Polaris Tech Charter School

1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
Polaris Tech Charter School serves 515 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Polaris Tech Charter School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
52%
31%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Polaris Tech Charter School?
515 students attend Polaris Tech Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Polaris Tech Charter School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 19% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polaris Tech Charter School?
Polaris Tech Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polaris Tech Charter School offer ?
Polaris Tech Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Polaris Tech Charter School part of?
Polaris Tech Charter School is part of South Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School District.

School Reviews

Review Polaris Tech Charter School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

How U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Are Doing in 2025
How U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Are Doing in 2025
A 2025 take on U.S. public school performance: enrollment, achievement, funding, challenges, and innovation in K-12 education.
COVID-19’s Enduring Effects on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Enduring Effects on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
How COVID-19 continues shaping U.S. public schools in 2025: enrollment declines, recovery efforts, mental health, and policy challenges.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries & Equity in 2025
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries & Equity in 2025
How 2025 boundary policies affect equity in U.S. public schools — updated insights, challenges, and strategies for fairer access.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Quick Links