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

624 Students

Other K - 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.

624

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

138.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

126.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	16
Black	407
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
407 (65.2 %)
White
186 (29.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (2.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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:	K - 12th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	138.7
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

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 26

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 122