Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Diploma Success Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%

White
1%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)35-39%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diploma Success Community School?
The graduation rate of Diploma Success Community School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Diploma Success Community School?
95 students attend Diploma Success Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Diploma Success Community School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Diploma Success Community School offer ?
Diploma Success Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diploma Success Community School part of?
Diploma Success Community School is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.
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