School preparing students for the workforce with programs such as welding.
R G Drage Career Technical Center serves 766 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- 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 766 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 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?
766 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 19:1, 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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