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.
In the 2022-23 school year, 0 students attended Polaris Technical Charter School.
Students at Polaris Technical Charter School are .
Polaris Technical Charter School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of South Carolina alternative schools.
School Public Charter School District