High Schools in Harper Woods The School District of the City of

The Harper Woods The School District of the City of in Michigan operates two high schools: Harper Woods High School and Harper Academy. Both schools serve students in grades 9-12 and face significant challenges, with consistently low performance metrics compared to state averages.

According to the data, neither Harper Woods High School nor Harper Academy can be considered standout schools. Both institutions have consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan high schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating very low overall performance. The four-year graduation rates for both schools are around 82.8%, significantly lower than the state average, and their dropout rates are high at 7.6%. Chronic absenteeism rates are also very high, at 29.5% for both schools.

Academically, the schools struggle, with proficiency rates on state assessments (M-Step and SAT) being extremely low compared to state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 10.4% of 11th-grade students at Harper Woods High School were proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to the state average of 34.9%. The data suggests that the Harper Woods School District serves a predominantly disadvantaged student population, with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While per-student spending is relatively high, the poor academic outcomes raise questions about the effective allocation of resources within the district.