Portage Lakes Career Center serves 159 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portage Lakes Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Portage Lakes Career Center's student population of 159 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Portage Lakes Career Center is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
6%
17%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Portage Lakes Career Center often compared to?
Portage Lakes Career Centeris often viewed alongside schools like R G Drage Career Technical Center, Northwest High School, Springfield-clark County by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Portage Lakes Career Center?
159 students attend Portage Lakes Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Portage Lakes Career Center students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Lakes Career Center?
Portage Lakes Career Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portage Lakes Career Center offer ?
Portage Lakes Career Center offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Portage Lakes Career Center part of?
Portage Lakes Career Center is part of Portage Lakes School District.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2010
Awesome. Good for kids. Especially if they aren't going to go to college.
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