At a glance
Reported students
760
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278.5
Airport Senior High School: 760 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 736
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Airport Senior High School
Airport Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Carleton. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Airport Community Schools. NCES reports 760 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Airport Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.9%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Airport Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wagar Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
641 reported students
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
370 reported students
Loren Eyler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
292 reported students
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
265 reported students
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
242 reported students
Wagar Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–05
221 reported students
Public schools near Airport Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School High · Huron School District | 09–12 | 820 | 6 mi |
| Huron AI Center FRCS FRHS Program High · Huron School District | 09–12 | 0 | 6.4 mi |
| Flat Rock Community High School High · Flat Rock Community Schools | 09–12 | 501 | 6.4 mi |
| Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy High · Flat Rock Community Schools | 09–12 | 107 | 6.4 mi |
| Jefferson High School High · Jefferson Schools (Monroe) | 09–12 | 430 | 6.7 mi |
| Woodhaven High School High · Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | 09–12 | 1,629 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Airport Senior High School
What grades does Airport Senior High School serve?
Airport Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Airport Community Schools.
How many students attend Airport Senior High School?
Airport Senior High School reported 760 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 736 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Airport Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 760 students and 44.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Airport Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Airport Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Airport Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Airport Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Airport Senior High School in?
Airport Senior High School is part of Airport Community Schools, based in Carleton, MI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Airport Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Huron High School (6 mi), Huron AI Center FRCS FRHS Program (6.4 mi), Flat Rock Community High School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.