C
Below Average
59/100

Airport High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1315 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29170
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 71% · Math 44% proficient · 44th percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
C+
80% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
1,338
Students
enrolled
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%44/100reading 55th percentile, math 33rd percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%40/10080% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+22 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate80% (−4 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%57%reading +6 pts, math -5 pts47th percentile (list)
Black62%37%reading +6 pts, math -5 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%25%reading -13 pts, math -30 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income67%42%reading +7 pts, math -4 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1315 Boston Avenue
City West Columbia
ZIP Code 29170
District 4502730
NCES School ID 450273000741
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29170

Understanding the community around Airport High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,880
Per Capita Income $35,111
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $172,200
Median Rent $986
Owner-Occupied 81.8%
Renter-Occupied 18.2%
View full data for ZIP 29170 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Airport High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.7%
Black 33.2%
Hispanic/Latino 23.2%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,338
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Airport High?
Airport High has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Airport High?
Airport High has 1,338 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Airport High serve?
Airport High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Airport High receive per student?
Airport High receives $16,747 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Airport High in 29170 ▼
Avg Home Value
$248,976
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,428
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
18.2%

Other Schools in 29170

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026