Portage Lakes Career Center serves 130 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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 130 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Portage Lakes Career Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
91%
65%
Two or more races
1%
7%
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 Northwest High School, R G Drage Career Technical Center, Springfield-clark County by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Portage Lakes Career Center?
130 students attend Portage Lakes Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Portage Lakes Career Center students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 5:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Lakes Career Center part of?
Portage Lakes Career Center is part of Portage Lakes School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Awesome. Good for kids. Especially if they aren't going to go to college.
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