Enrollment
877
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Harper Woods, MI
Harper Woods High School
Federal NCES profile for Harper Woods High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261776005441
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper Woods High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Harper Woods · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harper Woods High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Woods High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Harper Woods, MI.
School address
NCES ID 261776005441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harper Woods High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harper Woods High School
Harper Woods High School is a higher-need, large high school in Harper Woods, Michigan, enrolling 877 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 29% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 877 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 190 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 877 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harper Woods the School District of the City of also operates Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students) and Beacon Elementary School (368 students) alongside Harper Woods High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harper Woods High School compares
Harper Woods High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
87.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 97.4%
White 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Harper Woods High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harper Woods the School District of the City of, which includes Harper Woods High School.
$12,845
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 74.9%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harper Woods High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods Virtual Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Beacon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harper Woods Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyrone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper Woods High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~877 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harper Woods High School
How many students attend Harper Woods High School?
Harper Woods High School has 877 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harper Woods, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods High School is 22.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harper Woods High School?
74.5% of students at Harper Woods High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper Woods High School?
The largest demographic group at Harper Woods High School is African American at 97.4% of enrollment, in Harper Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper Woods High School?
Harper Woods High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harper Woods High School rank among public schools in Harper Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Woods High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Harper Woods, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harper Woods on the city page.
Is Harper Woods High School a good school?
Harper Woods High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Besides Harper Woods High School, Harper Woods the School District of the City of also operates Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students), Beacon Elementary School (368 students), and Harper Woods Middle School (353 students). See the Harper Woods the School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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