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Airport High

1315 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29170, United States

+1 (803) 822-5600

6.2

Overall Rating

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Airport High Overview

About This School

Airport High is a public high in West Columbia, South Carolina, serving 1,272 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 80% in ELA and 44% in math. The school maintains a staff of 73 teachers with an average salary of $65,859 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Additionally, the school provides guidance services with a ratio of 318 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 36% White, 35% Black, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

1,272

Total Students

Grade 9-12

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

73 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts80%

Mathematics44%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Lexington County

Students per Counselor

318:1

Airport High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

80%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 52%

44%

Mathematics

City Avg: 36%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.1:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

318

Students per Counselor

Airport High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$65,859

City Avg: $64,276

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor318:1

Airport High Student Demographics

Student Body

52.28%

Male

47.72%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,272 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White35.61%

Hispanic24.21%

Asian1.26%

Black34.59%

Two or More Races4.09%

Native American0.08%

Airport High Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Airport High

Q: What is Airport High?

A: Airport High is a high public located in West Columbia.

Q: How many students attend Airport High?

A: Airport High has approximately 1,272 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Airport High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Airport High is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Airport High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Airport High - West Columbia, SC

Quick Facts about Airport High
School Name	Airport High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1315 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29170, West Columbia, SC
County	Lexington County
Phone	+1 (803) 822-5600
Total Students	1,272
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	73
Rating	6.2/10
ELA Proficiency	80%
Math Proficiency	44%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Airport High

What is Airport High?

Airport High is a high public located in West Columbia.

How many students attend Airport High?

Airport High has approximately 1,272 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Airport High?

The student-teacher ratio at Airport High is 17:1.

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