Penta Career Center is a Public Vocational High School and Adult Education center located in Perrysburg Township, Wood County, Ohio, that opened operation in 1965. It serves 16 school districts from the five counties of Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Wood, hence the name "Penta."
Penta Career Center - On Campus serves 1,467 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penta Career Center - On Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Penta Career Center - On Campus's student population of 1,467 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'Education for Life'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Penta Career Center - On Campus is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
78%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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
What schools are Penta Career Center - On Campus often compared to?
Penta Career Center - On Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-rivers Career Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Penta Career Center - On Campus?
1,467 students attend Penta Career Center - On Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Penta Career Center - On Campus students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penta Career Center - On Campus?
Penta Career Center - On Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Penta Career Center - On Campus offer ?
Penta Career Center - On Campus offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penta Career Center - On Campus part of?
Penta Career Center - On Campus is part of Penta Career Center - School District.
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