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Polaris Technical Charter School

Summary:

Polaris Technical Charter School is an alternative public charter school serving grades K-12 in Ridgeland, South Carolina, which is part of the School Public Charter School District. While the school's student demographics are not provided, the data suggests it may serve a more economically disadvantaged population compared to nearby charter schools.

Academically, Polaris Technical Charter School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages, as well as nearby charter schools like Bridges Preparatory School and Lowcountry Montessori School. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.14% of Polaris students were proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to over 70% proficiency at the nearby charter schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-8 are also well below the district and state averages.

The data suggests Polaris Technical Charter School may need to focus on improving its instructional practices, curriculum, and support for students to boost academic achievement and better serve its student population. While the specific reasons for the school's underperformance are unclear without more information, the significant gap in test scores compared to its peers indicates there is room for improvement in ensuring all students at Polaris receive a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 1508 Grays Highway
       Ridgeland, SC  29936

(843) 645-0605

District: School Public Charter School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
629th of 638 South Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.4%
Hispanic:
28.7%
White:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Polaris Technical Charter School ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Polaris Technical Charter School ranks worse than 98.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Polaris Technical Charter School ranks worse than 98.7% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Polaris Technical Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Polaris Technical Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.4%), Hispanic (28.7%), White (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Polaris Technical Charter School is 14.3. 4 alternative schools in the School Public Charter School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Polaris Technical Charter School employs 36 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Polaris Technical Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Polaris Technical Charter School 629th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Polaris Technical Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Polaris Technical Charter School 321st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Polaris Technical Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Polaris Technical Charter School 232nd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Polaris Technical Charter School in the ranking list.)

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School Public Charter School District:

SchoolDigger ranks School Public Charter School District 25th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Polaris Technical Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.61 629th 638 1.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.32 584th 599 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.94 368th 369 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Polaris Technical Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.97 321st 325 1.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.77 302nd 307 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.37 294th 294 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.93 244th 248 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Polaris Technical Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.93 232nd 235 1.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.09 222nd 229 3.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Polaris Technical Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.11 225th 225 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Polaris Technical Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Polaris Technical Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 95 270 0 148 1 0 1 0 515

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Polaris Technical Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 0 n/a n/a n/a
2024 515 36.0 14.3 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Polaris Technical Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 0 n/a n/a n/a
2024 515 36.0 14.3 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Polaris Technical Charter School

Polaris Technical Charter School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of South Carolina alternative schools.

Students at Polaris Technical Charter School are 52% African American, 29% Hispanic, 18% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 515 students attended Polaris Technical Charter School.


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