Serving 300 students in grades 5-12, Polaris Tech Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Polaris Tech Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
51%
31%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polaris Tech Charter School's ranking?
Polaris Tech Charter School is ranked #978 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polaris Tech Charter School?
The graduation rate of Polaris Tech Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Polaris Tech Charter School?
300 students attend Polaris Tech Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Polaris Tech Charter School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polaris Tech Charter School?
Polaris Tech Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polaris Tech Charter School offer ?
Polaris Tech Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Polaris Tech Charter School part of?
Polaris Tech Charter School is part of Sc ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School District.
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