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#2388 of 3,192 schools in MI
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
School · Harper Woods the School District of the City of · Harper Woods, MI
A Harper Woods the School District of the City of school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19872 KELLY RD, Harper Woods, MI 48225
- Math 16% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 23% vs MI 46% (2022)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harper Woods Virtual Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harper Woods Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
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| Lakeview Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 47 | 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.
Harper Woods the School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Virtual 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 Woods Virtual Academy
Harper Woods Virtual Academy is a public school in Harper Woods, MI, part of Harper Woods the School District of the City of, serving approximately 746 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 186.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,388 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harper Woods Virtual Academy
What grades does Harper Woods Virtual Academy serve?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods Virtual Academy is 186.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harper Woods Virtual Academy rank in MI?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy ranks #2,388 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Harper Woods Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy 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 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Woods Virtual Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Harper Woods Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Harper Woods Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harper Woods Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Harper Woods Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
82.4% of students at Harper Woods Virtual 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 186.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.5%
- Phone
- (800) 297-2119
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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