For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,416 students in Harper Woods, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Harper Woods, MI are Harper Academy, Chandler Park Academy High School and Harper Woods Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper Woods, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Harper Woods have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Harper Woods, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harper Woods High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harper Woods, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Chandler Park Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20254 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 499-3010
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 499-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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
Harper Woods, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20655 Lennon St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 432-4800
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 432-4800
Gr: K-5
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 885-6250
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 885-6250
Gr: 6-8
Diploma Success Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
19872 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19800 Anita St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 882-4631
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 882-4631
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 649-2200
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 649-2200
Gr: K-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harper Woods, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Harper Woods, MI include Harper Academy, Chandler Park Academy High School and Harper Woods Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Harper Woods?
5 public high schools are located in Harper Woods.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Woods?
Harper Woods public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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