Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods's student population of 596 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3011 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods's ranking?
Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods is ranked #3011 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods?
596 students attend Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods?
Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods offer ?
Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods part of?
Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods is part of Distinctive College Prep. School District.
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