Enrollment
1,029
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+51% vs state
What stands out at Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Harper Woods Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Harper Woods, Michigan, enrolling 1,029 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,029 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Harper Woods the School District of the City of also operates Harper Woods High School (877 students) and Beacon Elementary School (368 students) alongside Harper Woods Virtual Academy.
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 Virtual Academy compares
Harper Woods Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harper Woods the School District of the City of, which includes Harper Woods Virtual Academy.
$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 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
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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 other 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harper Woods Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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