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#1753 of 3,192 schools in MI
Harper Academy
High School · Harper Woods the School District of the City of · Harper Woods, MI
A high school in Harper Woods, MI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20225 Beaconsfield, Harper Woods, MI 48225
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harper Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 11-year record (2011–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harper Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,089/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harper Woods), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,248
Median home value
$140,800
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Chandler Park Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Harper Woods Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 746 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Harper Woods the School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harper Academy is listed in Harper Woods The School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harper Academy
Harper Academy is a public high school in Harper Woods, MI, part of Harper Woods the School District of the City of, serving approximately 89 students in grades 7th-12th with a 89:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harper Academy
What grades does Harper Academy serve?
Harper Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Harper Academy?
Harper Academy has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Academy is 89:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harper Academy rank in MI?
Harper Academy ranks #1,753 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Harper Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Harper Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harper Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Harper Academy a charter school?
No, Harper Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harper Academy a Title I school?
No, Harper Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Academy?
86.5% of students at Harper Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 89:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 245-3084
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48225)
- 16,328
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48225; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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