Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Airport Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Airport Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Carleton, MI, encompassing approximately 83.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the farthest reaches of the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airport Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Airport Senior High School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
760 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Airport Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airport Senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airport Senior High School's ranking?
Airport Senior High School is ranked #1153 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Airport Senior High School often compared to?
Airport Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Airport Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Airport Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Airport Senior High School?
760 students attend Airport Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Airport Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Airport Senior High School?
Airport Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Airport Senior High School offer ?
Airport Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Airport Senior High School part of?
Airport Senior High School is part of Airport Community Schools.
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