Harper Woods High School is a public high school in Harper Woods, Michigan in Metro Detroit. It is a part of the Harper Woods School District. Harper Woods High Schools was founded in 1951. The current facility, which housed both middle school and high school levels, opened circa 2007.
Serving 78 students in grades 7-12, Avatar Academy Of Excellence 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avatar Academy Of Excellence's student population of 78 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
78 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 Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Avatar Academy Of Excellence is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avatar Academy Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Avatar Academy Of Excellence is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Avatar Academy Of Excellence?
78 students attend Avatar Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Avatar Academy Of Excellence students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Avatar Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Avatar Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Avatar Academy Of Excellence part of?
Avatar Academy Of Excellence is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.
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