Portage Lakes Career Center

159 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Portage Lakes Career Center (PLCC), located in Uniontown, Ohio, serves as a premier technical education institution dedicated to preparing both high school students and adult learners for success in a competitive workforce. The school offers a diverse array of career-technical programs ranging from skilled trades like welding and automotive technology to specialized fields such as culinary arts, healthcare, and digital media. By integrating rigorous academic coursework with hands-on, industry-aligned training, PLCC empowers students to graduate with professional certifications, college credits, and the practical experience necessary to excel immediately in their chosen career paths.

Beyond its high school curriculum, the center functions as a vital hub for adult education and community development in the region. PLCC provides flexible evening courses, apprenticeships, and specialized certificate programs designed to help working professionals upskill or transition into new industries. With a strong commitment to local economic growth, the school maintains close partnerships with area businesses, ensuring that its curriculum evolves alongside industry demands. Through its focus on innovation, professional ethics, and technical excellence, Portage Lakes Career Center remains a cornerstone for career readiness in Northeast Ohio.

159

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage Lakes Career Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	6
Black	10
Asian	3
Two or More	3

White
137 (86.2 %)
Black
10 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.9 %)
Two or More
3 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Portage Lakes
Phone:	(330)896-8200
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 77