Discovery Creative Pathways School District

19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225-2212
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 811 students in Discovery Creative Pathways School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Discovery Creative Pathways School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
811 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Discovery Creative Pathways School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#825 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
5%
35%
7%
45%
≤5%
38%
(2022-23)
81.4%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
94%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,028 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,117 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,028
$22,572
Spending / Student
$15,117
$21,839

Best Discovery Creative Pathways School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17175 Olympia
Redford, MI 48240
(616) 916-7490
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(616) 916-7590
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Discovery Creative Pathways School District?
Discovery Creative Pathways School District manages 2 public schools serving 811 students.
What is the rank of Discovery Creative Pathways School District?
Discovery Creative Pathways School District is ranked #836 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Discovery Creative Pathways School District?
94% of Discovery Creative Pathways School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Discovery Creative Pathways School District?
Discovery Creative Pathways School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Discovery Creative Pathways School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,117 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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