Harper Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(21-22)n/a
9%
Black
(21-22)94%
18%
White
(21-22)6%
64%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harper Academy?
The graduation rate of Harper Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Harper Academy?
35 students attend Harper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harper Academy students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Harper Academy offer ?
Harper Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harper Academy part of?
Harper Academy is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.
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