Polaris Tech

Polaris Tech

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
1508 Grays Hwy,  Ridgeland, SC
3.8
1.0
515 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.32

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
1
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Female
54%
Male
46%
Black
50.7%
Hispanic
28.7%
White
19.7%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina Beaufort 13 Students
University of South Carolina 11 Students
College of Charleston 10 Students
Charleston Southern University 9 Students
Clemson University 7 Students
Francis Marion University 7 Students
Georgia Southern University 6 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 6 Students
Columbia College - South Carolina 6 Students
Claflin University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 8 Students
Small Business Management 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Mechanical Engineering 3 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 3 Students
Criminology 2 Students
Early Childhood Education 2 Students
Computer Software Engineering 2 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 2 Students
Aviation Management and Operations 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 7 Reviews
5.0
6/11/2025
During my time at Polaris Tech I loved it. The teachers and other administration were great, and always did their best to teach us. The overall community was also very diverse and I was able to quickly find me a community I resonated the most with. I never liked school before going there and after attending for the time I did it changed my life and made me fall in love with school and learning again.
4.0 Senior
2/18/2025
There were some pros and cons for my experience at Polaris tech. Some of the pros were that some teacher would go out the way to help you understand something . The classroom size was very small. The teachers treated you like you were their own child. Some of the cons were that some teachers didn't explain a lesson before they gave it to us. There are not a lot of sports. some things I would like to see change are more sports for everyone.
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GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
2/28/2022
Polaris Tech has been an absolute nightmare for my children and for me to deal with. The previous Director for the last several years is condescending when speaking to parents, and intimidates children. They can not keep a school counselor to save their lives. I had to remove both of my children fro...
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Polaris Tech

Polaris Tech is a charter school for students in grades 5-12 in Ridgeland, SC and is served by the South Carolina Public Charter School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 515 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Polaris Tech has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence, Ridgeland High School, Thomas Heyward Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ridgeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Polaris Tech.

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