Polaris Tech Charter School

Other Charter Supplemental Virtual Ridgeland, SC Grades KG–12 Rural: Distant Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
  • 514 Students
  • 44.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (843)645-0605 Phone
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Polaris Tech Charter School
Ridgeland, SC 29936
Other ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
514
Students
44.0
Teachers
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
(843)645-0605
Phone

Polaris Tech Charter School is a public charter school administered by the SC Public Charter School District district in Ridgeland, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Other level for students in grades KG–12.

Key statistics: 514 students enrolled; a 11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Other School Average
Enrollment
514.0
State avg: 1,077.0
▼ 52% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.68:1
State avg: 13.7:1
▼ 15% better
School Details
School Name
Polaris Tech Charter School
NCESSCH ID
450390101781
State School ID
SC-4701-080
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
SC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1508 Grays Hwy
City
Ridgeland
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29936
County
Jasper County
Metro Area
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
4506
State Leg. Upper
45045
State Leg. Lower
45122
Latitude
32.49573
Longitude
-80.98604
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
514
Total Students
👩‍🏫
44.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
44.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)44.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
SC Public Charter School District
LEAID
4503901
State LEA ID
SC-4701
Phone
(803)734-8322
Website
http://www.sccharter.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Columbia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$451,622K
Federal Revenue
$52,210K
State Revenue
$373,857K
Local Revenue
$25,555K
Total Expenditure
$454,297K
Instruction Exp.
$320,062K
Support Services
$93,282K
Other Current Exp.
$6,665K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Polaris Tech Charter School

1
Ridgeland Elementary
Ridgeland · Elementary
0.3 mi
2
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
Ridgeland · High
0.3 mi
3
Ridgeland High
Ridgeland · High
1.1 mi
4
Heartwood Community School
Ridegland · Elementary
9.7 mi
5
Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence
Ridgeland · High
10.5 mi
6
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Beaufort · Elementary
11.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Polaris Tech Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Polaris Tech Charter School?
514 students are enrolled at Polaris Tech Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Polaris Tech Charter School have?
Polaris Tech Charter School has 44.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Polaris Tech Charter School serve?
Polaris Tech Charter School serves grades KG through 12.
Is Polaris Tech Charter School a charter school?
Polaris Tech Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is Polaris Tech Charter School located in?
Polaris Tech Charter School is located in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Polaris Tech Charter School belong to?
Polaris Tech Charter School is part of the SC Public Charter School District school district.
How much does SC Public Charter School District spend per student?
The SC Public Charter School District district spends approximately $883,846,304 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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