Polaris Tech Charter School

Polaris Tech Charter School is an unified-grade school of middle-of-the-pack scale in Ridgeland, South Carolina, overseen by SC Public Charter School District, works with students from the surrounding community in grade M.

Across the 43 schools in SC Public Charter School District (21,383 students total), Polaris Tech Charter School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Polaris Tech Charter School runs at roughly 13.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 13.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Jasper County) shows that median household income runs about $65,613, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. Polaris Tech Charter School is one of 10 public schools in Jasper County (combined enrollment of about 4,194 students).

Nearest neighbor: Polaris Tech Charter School, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Polaris Tech Charter School.

The school occupies a small-town site. As a public charter, Polaris Tech Charter School runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.