Airport Center for Education

www.airportschools.com

62 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Airport Virtual Academy, located in Carleton, Michigan, is a specialized online educational program operating under the Airport Community School District. Designed to provide flexibility for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting or require a personalized pace, the academy offers a comprehensive curriculum delivered through a digital platform. It serves as an alternative pathway for students seeking to earn their high school diploma while balancing external responsibilities, health needs, or unique learning styles.

As an extension of the Airport Community School District, the academy maintains the district's commitment to academic standards while fostering an environment that emphasizes individual student support. The program utilizes certified instructors to facilitate coursework, ensuring that students receive the necessary guidance to master their subjects. By blending the convenience of virtual learning with the stability and accreditation of a local public school system, Airport Virtual Academy provides a versatile option for students aiming to achieve their educational goals within a modern, technology-driven framework.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Airport Center for Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
52 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (4.8 %)
Black
3 (4.8 %)
Two or More
3 (4.8 %)
American Indian
1 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Airport Community Schools
Phone:	(734)654-4071
Website:	http://www.airportschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 36