At a glance
Reported students
1,029
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
228.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
353
Harper Woods Virtual Academy: 1,029 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
228.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 911
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 113.9:1
What the reported data says about Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Harper Woods Virtual Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Harper Woods. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Harper Woods The School District of the City of. NCES reports 1,029 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 228.7:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.6%) and White (36.3%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Harper Woods Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 228.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.3%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black58.6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harper Woods The School District of the City of
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harper Woods High School
High · Grades 09–12
877 reported students
Avatar Academy of Excellence
High · Grades 09–12
78 reported students
The Harper Woods College and Career Institute
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Beacon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
368 reported students
Harper Woods Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
353 reported students
Tyrone Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
336 reported students
Public schools near Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Park Academy High School High · Charter · Chandler Park Academy | 09–12 | 688 | 0.4 mi |
| The Harper Woods College and Career Institute High · Harper Woods The School District of the City of | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Harper Woods High School High · Harper Woods The School District of the City of | 09–12 | 877 | 0.6 mi |
| Denby High School High · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 09–12 | 464 | 1.3 mi |
| Avatar Academy of Excellence High · Harper Woods The School District of the City of | 09–12 | 78 | 1.4 mi |
| Eastpointe High School High · Eastpointe Community Schools | 08–12 | 624 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harper Woods Virtual Academy
What grades does Harper Woods Virtual Academy serve?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Harper Woods The School District of the City of.
How many students attend Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy reported 1,029 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 911 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 228.7:1, based on 1,029 students and 4.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harper Woods Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Harper Woods The School District of the City of attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harper Woods Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harper Woods Virtual Academy in?
Harper Woods Virtual Academy is part of Harper Woods The School District of the City of, based in Harper Woods, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harper Woods Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chandler Park Academy High School (0.4 mi), The Harper Woods College and Career Institute (0.5 mi), Harper Woods High School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.