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 878 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- 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 878 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Harper Woods High School 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 Harper Woods High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper Woods High School's ranking?
Harper Woods High School is ranked #2915 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 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%.
How many students attend Harper Woods High School?
878 students attend Harper Woods High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harper Woods High School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harper Woods High School?
Harper Woods High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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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