Best Public Schools in Harper Woods, MI


Summary:

The city of Harper Woods, Michigan is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with most performing well below state averages on standardized tests and struggling with high rates of chronic absenteeism and low graduation rates.

Among the standout schools, Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods, a public charter elementary/middle school, has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 77.7% but also the highest test scores in the district. In contrast, Harper Woods Virtual Academy, an alternative public magnet virtual school, has a unique student demographic with a higher percentage of white students but a very low 4-year graduation rate of just 37.1% and a high dropout rate of 16.3%. Chandler Park Academy High School, a public charter high school, has a 100% African American student population and struggles academically, with low test scores and a 0-star rating, but maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.6%.

Overall, the schools in The School District of the City of Harper Woods and the Chandler Park Academy and Discovery Creative Pathways districts face significant challenges, with all schools ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan schools by SchoolDigger. Addressing systemic issues, improving attendance, and ensuring equitable resource allocation will be crucial in driving meaningful improvements for the students in this community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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