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Very Good

#828 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 26% in state

Airport Senior High School

High School · Airport Community Schools · Carleton, MI

An Airport Community Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11330 GRAFTON RD, Carleton, MI 48117

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation24.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,963
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Airport Senior High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Airport Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated754/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,600

Median home value

$276,600

Median rent

$1,081/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Airport Center for EducationEnrollment path unverified5.5K–120.0 mi60Compare →
Airport Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Airport Community Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$12,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Airport Senior High School is listed in Airport Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Airport Senior High School

Airport Senior High School is a public high school in Carleton, MI, part of Airport Community Schools, serving approximately 776 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Airport Senior High School

What grades does Airport Senior High School serve?

Airport Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Airport Senior High School?

Airport Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Airport Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Airport Senior High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Airport Senior High School rank in MI?

Airport Senior High School ranks #828 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Airport Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Airport Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Airport Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Airport Senior High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Airport Senior High School a charter school?

No, Airport Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Airport Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Airport Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Airport Senior High School?

49.0% of students at Airport Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48117)
10,199
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
48.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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