Serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12, Airport High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Airport High School's student population of 1,348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Airport High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airport High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
33%
32%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airport High School's ranking?
Airport High School is ranked #291 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Airport High School often compared to?
Airport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookland-cayce High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Airport High School?
The graduation rate of Airport High School is 78%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Airport High School?
1,348 students attend Airport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Airport High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Airport High School?
Airport High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Airport High School offer ?
Airport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Airport High School part of?
Airport High School is part of Lexington 02 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/14/2014
I graduated from Airport High in 1966 and am very proud that of that. I was a cheerleader of the basketball and football teams. Those years were the best times of my life.
5 10/24/2009
I am proud to be a graduate of Airport High School. The faculty and staff hold students to high standards and encourage every student to strive to do above what they consider their "best".
There are a multitude of activities for the students to be involved in from fine arts, to student government, to ROTC, to athletics. The ROTC Drill Team places nationally at competitions, the fine arts programs win numerous awards at competitions, and the athletic teams are consistently making it to the state playoffs and contending for region titles.
I recently read that Airport received the Palmetto Gold Award and are an exemplary writing school. The same article also stated that the 2009 graduating class received a record amount of scholarship money--$6.9 Million. Airport also offers Career and Technology classes that the students can become licensed or certified in such as cosmetology and automotive technology.
The facilities are much improved since I was there. They have a new basketball arena, media center, cafeteria, and auditorium. The inside of the building has also been renovated.
I personally feel that unless you have 100% of parental involvement then you always need to improve. I don't know of any school that doesn't need to improve in that area.
2 4/25/2009
Quality of academic programs are poor, teachers simply give assignments with no direction and there are so many poor performers in the classroom that they are distractions to others. Teachers ignore struggling students and chalk it up to not studying rather than simply not understanding the concepts. Music, art, and sports programs are great and are almost all Airport faculty members as well as students care about. Athletic awards, great. Academic awards, not so great. Facilities are great, just been renovated and the classrooms are new as well as bathrooms. Level of parent involvement would be none at all unless your child is on a sports team.
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