Avatar Academy of Excellence

Harper Woods The School District of the City of

19748 HARPER AVE
HARPER WOODS, MI 48225

www.hwschools.org

78 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Harper Academy is a public school located in Harper Woods, Michigan, and serves as part of the Harper Woods School District. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community-centered values, the academy seeks to foster both intellectual and personal growth for the diverse student body it serves.

The institution emphasizes the importance of community involvement and clear communication between educators and families. Through its website, the school provides resources for parents and students to stay engaged with academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives. As a key educational fixture in Harper Woods, Harper Academy works to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their potential while developing the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

78.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avatar Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	77

Black
77 (98.7%)
White
1 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harper Woods The School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)912-3948
Website:	http://www.hwschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	78.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 45