Top Rankings
Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,755 students in Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
7 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
2,755 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has increased from 54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#800 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Graduation Rate
55%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
87%
18%
% White
10%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,381 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,416 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,381
$18,512
Spending / Student
$10,416
$17,694
Best Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19475 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5343
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5343
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Harper Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1
Rank: #33.
Harper Woods Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Anita St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 343-1830
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 343-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19872 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Gr: K-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 149:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Tyrone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19525 Tyrone St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5379
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5379
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Harper Woods High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
The Harper Woods College And Career Institute
Vocational School
20570 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 332-8451
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 332-8451
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of?
Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of manages 7 public schools serving 2,755 students.
What is the rank of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of?
Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of is ranked #802 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of?
87% of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of?
Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,416 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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