- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harper Woods, MI
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Harper Woods Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261776008490
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper Woods Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Harper Woods · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,029
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Woods Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Harper Woods, MI.
School address
NCES ID 261776008490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Harper Woods Virtual Academy grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+19.6%).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 261776008490 · Harper Woods, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,029 enr · 81.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper Woods High School (877 students)
Harper Woods Virtual Academy grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+19.6%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harper Woods Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
1,029 students
- Harper Woods H
Harper Woods High School
877 students
- Beacon Element 368
Beacon Elementary School
368 students
- Harper Woods M 353
Harper Woods Middle School
353 students
- Tyrone Element 336
Tyrone Elementary School
336 students
What this shows Harper Woods Virtual Academy reports 1,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper Woods Virtual Academy compares
Harper Woods Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,029
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$15,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.6%
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Harper Woods Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harper Woods the School District of the City of reports $15,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harper Woods Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Beacon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Harper Woods Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tyrone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Harper Woods Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Harper Woods Virtual Academy
How many students attend Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy has 1,029 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Harper Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), up 122.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
81.9% of students at Harper Woods Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Harper Woods Virtual Academy is African American at 58.6% of enrollment, in Harper Woods, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Harper Woods Virtual Academy rank among schools in Harper Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Woods Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Harper Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Besides Harper Woods Virtual Academy, Harper Woods the School District of the City of also operates Harper Woods High School (877 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.