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Harper Woods High School

High School · Harper Woods the School District of the City of · Harper Woods, MI

A Harper Woods the School District of the City of high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20225 BEACONSFIELD ST, Harper Woods, MI 48225

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation27.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$15,935
Chronic Absenteeism69%

Students at Harper Woods High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 7% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Harper Woods High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
27.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
6 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harper AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.17–120.0 mi89Compare →
Chandler Park Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–120.3 mi703Compare →
Harper Woods Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.2K–120.6 mi746Compare →

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
#2 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 Woods High School is listed in Harper Woods The School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harper Woods High School

Harper Woods High School is a public high school in Harper Woods, MI, part of Harper Woods the School District of the City of, serving approximately 878 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,387 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harper Woods High School

What grades does Harper Woods High School serve?

Harper Woods High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harper Woods High School?

Harper Woods High School has an enrollment of approximately 878 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods High School is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harper Woods High School rank in MI?

Harper Woods High School ranks #2,387 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Harper Woods High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harper Woods High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Woods High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Woods High School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Harper Woods High School a charter school?

No, Harper Woods High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harper Woods High School a Title I school?

No, Harper Woods High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Woods High School?

82.1% of students at Harper Woods High School 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
878
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48225)
16,328
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
35.4
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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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