School preparing students for the workforce with programs such as welding.
R G Drage Career Technical Center serves 736 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
R G Drage Career Technical Center's student population of 736 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of R G Drage Career Technical Center is 0.15, 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
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are R G Drage Career Technical Center often compared to?
R G Drage Career Technical Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Portage Lakes Career Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend R G Drage Career Technical Center?
736 students attend R G Drage Career Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of R G Drage Career Technical Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R G Drage Career Technical Center?
R G Drage Career Technical Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does R G Drage Career Technical Center offer ?
R G Drage Career Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R G Drage Career Technical Center part of?
R G Drage Career Technical Center is part of Stark County Area School District.
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