Airport Community Schools

What Airport Community Schools does

Airport Community Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Carleton, Michigan, operating four elementary buildings (Eyler, Niedermeier, Ritter, Sterling), Wagar Middle & Junior High School, and Airport High School alongside its virtual Airport Center for Education. The district serves 2,800+ students across a 110-square-mile service area, with supplemental offerings that include the free Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool, Tuition Preschool, Young Fives transitional kindergarten, Jet Care before/after-school and summer daycare, a school-based Family Medical Center, and a K-12 athletics program competing in the Huron League. Technology infrastructure is built on standard K-12 administrative SaaS: PowerSchool for student information and parent registration, SchoolBlocks and SchoolFeed for web and news, Nutrislice integrated with Webtrition for menus, Family Portal Cloud and MySchoolBucks for food service payments, Arbiter Sports for athletics registration, and EDUStaff for substitute staffing.

The business model is that of a Michigan government entity rather than a commercial enterprise: the district is funded primarily through state per-pupil foundation allowance, local property taxes, and federal grants, with no shareholders, parent company, or subsidiaries. Ancillary fee-based revenue streams are limited to modest tuition ($900-$1,300/year) for preschool, small registration and gate fees for childcare and athletic events, and catering services. Governance rests with a seven-member elected Board of Education, and enrollment intake combines residency-based enrollment with discretionary Schools of Choice programs accepting students from Monroe, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Lenawee counties. Operational continuity is supported by long-standing outsourcing partnerships, notably Chartwells K12 (Compass Group) for food service since the 2014-15 school year and EDUStaff for substitute workforce management.

Name

Airport Community Schools

Legal name

Airport Community Schools

Website

https://airportschools.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Airport Community Schools is a Michigan public K-12 district in Carleton serving 2,800+ students across 110 square miles, operating four elementary schools, a middle/junior high, a high school, a virtual academy, and wraparound services including preschool, childcare, athletics, and a school-based medical center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus/School-Based Urgent Care & Student Health Centers (HLAFADAI)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• School athletics programs
• Childcare services
• School food services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airport Community Schools is a Michigan public K-12 school district serving 2,800+ students across four elementary buildings (Eyler, Niedermeier, Ritter, Sterling), Wagar Middle & Junior High School, Airport High School, and Airport Center for Education (virtual). Core offerings include free GSRP preschool for qualifying families, tuition-based preschool, Young Fives transitional kindergarten, before/after school childcare (Jet Care), full-day kindergarten through 12th-grade instruction, K-12 athletics, Chartwells K12 food services, a school-based Family Medical Center, and Schools of Choice enrollment for out-of-district families.

Product overview

Airport Community Schools is a public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 educational ecosystem. The district operates 4 elementary buildings, Wagar Middle & Junior High School, Airport High School, and Airport Center for Education (virtual). Core educational services include traditional K-12 instruction, preschool programs (GSRP free preschool, Tuition Preschool, Young Fives), Jet Care before/after school childcare, Food Services via Chartwells K12, Athletics (K-12), and a Family Medical Center health clinic. The district serves 2,800+ students across 110 square miles and participates in Schools of Choice enrollment programs. Technology platforms include PowerSchool for student information, Nutrislice for menus, and various digital tools for operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Comprehensive K-12 instructional program for 2,800+ students across four elementary buildings (Eyler, Niedermeier, Ritter, Sterling), Wagar Middle & Junior High School, Airport High School, and Airport Center for Education (virtual). District mascot: Jets. Service area: 110 square miles in Monroe County, Michigan.
• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Preschool Free preschool program for 4-year-old students who qualify based on family income, developmental delays, challenging behavior, non-English primary language, or parents without a high school diploma/GED. Full-day program Monday through Thursday with transportation provided.
• Tuition Preschool Tuition-based preschool for 3-year-olds at Ritter Elementary (Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00-11:45 a.m., $900/year) and 4-year-olds (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, $1,300/year). Payments made through MySchoolBucks.
• Young Fives Program Transitional kindergarten program for children who turn 5 after the traditional kindergarten cutoff. Enrollment handled by the Eyler or Ritter elementary principals.
• Jet Care Child Care Before and after school care and summer daycare for children in preschool through sixth grade. Registration fee is $35 for first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family.
• Food Services (Chartwells K12) Nutritious school meals provided through partnership with Chartwells K12 since 2014-15. Includes menus via Nutrislice, catering services, special dietary accommodations, and Family Portal Cloud access for meal accounts and benefits forms.
• Athletics Program K-12 athletics including multiple sports. Airport High School competes in the Huron League. Features Athletic Boosters organization, Hall of Fame tradition, and MHSAA streaming via Hudl TV. Athletic event admissions are $3-$7 depending on venue.
• Family Medical Center School-based health center inside Wagar Middle & Junior High School. Services include primary pediatric care, immunizations, annual physicals, sports physicals, behavioral health, and chronic illness management. Phone 734-733-2165.
• Schools of Choice Enrollment Monroe County Schools of Choice accepting students entering kindergarten and grades 9-12 (grades 1-8 placed on waitlist). 105C Schools of Choice accepts students from Washtenaw, Wayne, and Lenawee Counties. Also includes Intra-District Building of Choice for elementary placement within the district. Applications due May 29, 2026 for 2026-27 school year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,800+ students enrolled district-wide

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chartwells K12coreOthersChartwells has been Airport Community Schools' food service provider since the 2014-15 school year. Chartwells K12 is part of Compass Group, an international leader in food service management. They provide nutritious meals, catering services, and school cafeteria events for the district.
• Compass GroupminorOthersParent company of Chartwells K12, the district's food service provider. Compass Group is an international leader in food service management and support services.
• NutrislicecoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership brings technology for menus, nutrition and allergy information. Provides mobile app, dynamic websites, and digital signage integrated with district's Webtrition menu planning software. Includes 1,000+ original photos of menu items.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool is the district's Student Information System (SIS) used for enrollment, registration, and parent portal access. Parents register students through PowerSchool Parent Portal.
• EDUStaffcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEDUStaff is the district's substitute teacher staffing partner. All substitutes must complete applications through EDUStaff website. The district works with EDUStaff for substitute teachers, aides, and custodians.
• Arbiter SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationAthletics registration platform for student-athletes. Used for physical forms submission, eligibility verification, and athletic event registration. Parents create family accounts through Arbiter platform.
• Family Portal CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily portal for food services, including meal account management, benefits forms, and free/reduced meal applications. Accessed at airport.familyportal.cloud.
• WebtritioncoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary menu planning software used by Chartwells. Integrated with Nutrislice for menu display, nutrition information, and digital signage.
• Family Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health center located inside Wagar Middle & Junior High School. Provides primary pediatric care, immunizations, physicals, behavioral health services, and chronic illness management. Partnered healthcare provider with independent operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Large charter management organization operating K-12 schools across Michigan and other states. Comparable as an institutional K-12 operator with shared vendor ecosystem (PowerSchool, Nutrislice) and similar wraparound service offerings.

Direct peers

• Huron School District (Michigan): District plays in the same Huron League athletic conference as Airport High School and is a natural comparably sized Michigan K-12 public district sharing regional athletic and demographic dynamics.
• Gibraltar School District: Michigan public district in the same Downriver region with overlapping Schools of Choice catchment and similar-sized student body. Directly comparable K-12 public operator.
• Grosse Ile Township Schools: Small Downriver-area Michigan public district serving K-12 with similar enrollment profile and Schools of Choice participation. Comparable as a public K-12 operator with diversified student services.
• Woodhaven-Brownstown School District: Larger Downriver Michigan public K-12 district operating under the same state funding formula with comparable programmatic breadth, useful as an upper-bound size peer.
• Flat Rock Community Schools: Neighboring Michigan public K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale, sharing regional Schools of Choice competition and similar district-level programmatic offerings.
• Riverview Community School District: Downriver Michigan public district of similar enrollment scale serving K-12 with comparable programmatic breadth. Best-fit peer for size, governance structure, and Michigan public-funding model.

Regional players

• Jefferson Schools (Monroe County): Monroe County public K-12 district serving as an in-county Schools of Choice competitor. Comparable geographic reach and public-funding exposure to Airport Community Schools.
• Monroe Public Schools: Adjacent public school district in Monroe County, Michigan. Directly comparable as a county neighbor competing for the same Schools of Choice students and operating the same K-12 instructional and extracurricular model.

Emerging players

• K12 Inc (Stride Learning): Large online and blended K-12 learning provider. Relevant as the closest private-market analog to Airport Center for Education (the district's virtual school arm) and a benchmark for virtual K-12 operating models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airportschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSsdXWvaT1rxR_eDl70zxeg
• Facebookfacebook.com/airportschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/airportschools

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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