Polaris Career Center is a public career-technical school in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. It works in conjunction with the 11th and 12th grade students from the Berea, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, and Strongsville school districts.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 6-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (01-02)
824 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)1%
1%
Hispanic
(01-02)1%
2%
Black
(01-02)2%
16%
White
(01-02)96%
81%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
3%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Polaris Career Center?
824 students attend Polaris Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Polaris Career Center students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Polaris Career Center offer ?
Polaris Career Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polaris Career Center part of?
Polaris Career Center is part of Polaris School District.
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