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 877 students in grades 9-12, Harper Woods High School 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 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harper Woods High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles in Harper Woods, MI, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 0.9 miles, reaching a maximum of 1.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harper Woods High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Harper Woods High School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
877 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating tomorrow today, by planting the seeds of proper choice and success in the lives of children.
School Rankings
Harper Woods High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper Woods High School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2947 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
98%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper Woods High School's ranking?
Harper Woods High School is ranked #2947 out of 3,025 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harper Woods High School?
The graduation rate of Harper Woods High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Harper Woods High School?
877 students attend Harper Woods High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harper Woods High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper Woods High School?
Harper Woods High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harper Woods High School offer ?
Harper Woods High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harper Woods High School part of?
Harper Woods High School is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.
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