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Airport High

PublicGrades 9–12
West Columbia, South Carolina · Lexington 02
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,338
Student:Teacher18.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
Airport
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
1,338
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
85%+9.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Airport High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in West Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 1,338 students. It is part of the Lexington 02 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLexington 02
County45063
CityWest Columbia
ZIP29170
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450273000741

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,338

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)