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#663 of 1,176 schools in SC
Airport High
High School · Lexington 02 · West Columbia, SC
A Lexington 02 high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1315 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29170
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Airport High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Airport High 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,470
Median home value
$191,100
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Middle CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 10–12 | 0.8 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,350 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 177 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lexington 02
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Airport High is listed in Lexington 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Airport High
Airport High is a public high school in West Columbia, SC, part of Lexington 02, serving approximately 1,338 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Airport High
What grades does Airport High serve?
Airport High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Airport High?
Airport High has an enrollment of approximately 1,338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Airport High?
The student-teacher ratio at Airport High is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Airport High rank in SC?
Airport High ranks #663 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Airport High's MySchoolScout rating?
Airport High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Airport High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Airport High a charter school?
No, Airport High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Airport High a Title I school?
No, Airport High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Airport High?
85.1% of students at Airport High 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
- 1,338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (803) 822-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29170)
- 21,460
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 29170; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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