Harper Woods Virtual Academy

Harper Woods The School District of the City of

19872 KELLY RD
HARPER WOODS, MI 48225

www.myvirtualacademy.com/get-started/mva/Harper_Woods_School_District

1,029 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Harper Woods Virtual Academy (HWVA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students across Michigan. Operated under the Harper Woods School District, the academy provides a flexible, technology-driven educational environment designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. By utilizing a comprehensive digital curriculum, the school caters to a diverse range of learners, including those who need self-paced instruction, students pursuing extracurricular interests, or individuals seeking a personalized academic schedule.

The academy emphasizes accessibility and student support, pairing its virtual coursework with access to certified teachers and academic mentors. Students at HWVA can engage with their studies from home while still benefiting from the structure and accreditation of a public school system. The program is specifically tailored to provide a balanced approach to modern learning, offering the convenience of remote education while ensuring students remain on track to meet state requirements and graduate with a high school diploma.

1,029

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

228.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	27
Black	603
Asian	16
Two or More	9

Black
603 (58.6%)
White
374 (36.3%)
Hispanic
27 (2.6%)
Asian
16 (1.6%)
Two or More
9 (0.9%)

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:	(800)297-2119
Website:	http://www.myvirtualacademy.com/get-started/mva/Harper_Woods_School_District
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,029
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	228.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	768
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 17

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 160

Grade 10 288

Grade 11 235

Grade 12 246