Harper Woods the School District of the City of
School District · Harper Woods, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,935
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,935
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Evaluating Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harper Woods the School District of the City of as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Harper Academy
Harper Woods · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harper Woods High School
Harper Woods · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Harper Woods · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#520 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,935
+$1,352 vs Michigan median
District size
2,760 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Harper Woods the School District of the City of ranks #520 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Harper Woods the School District of the City of's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harper Academy (6.1/10), Harper Woods High School (5.2/10), and Harper Woods Virtual Academy (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Harper Woods the School District of the City of
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harper Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Harper Woods High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Harper Woods Virtual Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Beacon Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Harper Woods Middle School | 2.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Tyrone Elementary School | 2.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harper Woods the School District of the City of
Harper Woods the School District of the City of is a Harper Woods, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,760 students with a student-teacher ratio of 26.3:1. The district invests $15,935 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Harper Woods the School District of the City of demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harper Academy, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Harper Woods the School District of the City of students show an average math proficiency of 20.1% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Harper Woods the School District of the City of, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harper Woods the School District of the City of with test data.
Schools in Harper Woods the School District of the City of
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Harper Woods
- Total Enrollment
- 2,760
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Harper Woods the School District of the City of has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
The average composite rating for Harper Woods the School District of the City of is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Harper Woods the School District of the City of spends $15,935 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harper Woods the School District of the City of is 26.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Harper Academy is the highest-rated school in Harper Woods the School District of the City of with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Across schools in Harper Woods the School District of the City of with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harper Woods the School District of the City of compare to other districts in Michigan?
Harper Woods the School District of the City of has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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