Highland Park Public School Academy System School District
School District · Highland Park, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
88:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
88:1
Evaluating Highland Park Public School Academy System?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Highland Park Public School Academy System as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Barber Elementary School
Highland Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$13,621
$962 vs Michigan median
District size
352 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Highland Park Public School Academy System
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barber Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Highland Park Public School Academy System
Highland Park Public School Academy System is a Highland Park, Michigan school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 352 students with a student-teacher ratio of 88:1. The district invests $13,621 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Highland Park Public School Academy System demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barber Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Highland Park Public School Academy System students show an average math proficiency of 8.6% and ELA proficiency of 14.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Highland Park Public School Academy System, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Highland Park Public School Academy System with test data.
Schools in Highland Park Public School Academy System
1 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Highland Park
- Total Enrollment
- 352
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Highland Park Public School Academy System?
Highland Park Public School Academy System has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Highland Park Public School Academy System?
The average composite rating for Highland Park Public School Academy System is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Highland Park Public School Academy System?
Highland Park Public School Academy System spends $13,621 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Highland Park Public School Academy System?
The average student-teacher ratio in Highland Park Public School Academy System is 88:1.
What is the top-rated school in Highland Park Public School Academy System?
Barber Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Highland Park Public School Academy System with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Highland Park Public School Academy System?
Across schools in Highland Park Public School Academy System with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 14.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 8.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 14.7%
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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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