Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods

19360 HARPER AVE
Harper Woods, MI 48225

Charter School 596 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Distinctive College Prep, located at 19360 Harper Avenue in Harper Woods, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates under the Distinctive Schools network, a non-profit organization known for its commitment to creating personalized, student-centered learning environments. Their educational model emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, character development, and the integration of technology to ensure that students are prepared for both high school success and future collegiate paths.

The school is noted for its focus on a "whole-child" approach, which balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing small group instruction and data-driven curriculum, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of their student population, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages curiosity and self-advocacy. For families in the Harper Woods area, Distinctive College Prep serves as a community-focused institution that prioritizes clear communication and a supportive partnership between educators and parents.

596

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

35.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Black	590
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Black
590 (99.0 %)
White
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Distinctive College Prep.
Phone:	(616)916-7590
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 60