Chandler Park Academy High School

Summary:

Chandler Park Academy High School is a public charter high school in Harper Woods, Michigan, serving 682 students in grades 9-12. The school has a unique racial makeup, with 100% of its students being African American, and faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Chandler Park Academy High School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Michigan high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly lower than the state averages, with only 6.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 17.4% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has a concerning 4-year graduation rate of 86.6% and a dropout rate of 11.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.6%. In comparison, nearby schools like Grosse Pointe North High School are ranked in the top 20% of Michigan high schools and have much higher test scores and graduation rates.

The high percentage of students (97.36%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Chandler Park Academy High School suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance and other metrics. The school's unique racial homogeneity, with 100% of its students being African American, may also have implications for the school's culture, resources, and approach to education. Addressing the challenges faced by Chandler Park Academy High School will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the school's unique demographics and the broader educational and community context in which it operates.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

20254 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225

(313) 499-3010

District: Chandler Park Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
719^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,403

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 682

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chandler Park Academy High School ranks worse than 96.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chandler Park Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chandler Park Academy High School is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare Chandler Park Academy High School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chandler Park Academy High School is $13,403.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chandler Park Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chandler Park Academy High School 719^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Chandler Park Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Chandler Park Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Chandler Park Academy 600^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chandler Park Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Chandler Park Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2010	12.04	668^th	765	12.7%
2011	13.64	667^th	784	14.9%
2012	14.72	638^th	773	17.5%
2013	17.18	628^th	805	22.0%
2014	11.57	678^th	799	15.1%
2015	25.19	623^rd	832	25.1%
2016	13.90	672^nd	852	21.1%
2017	15.39	620^th	835	25.7%
2018	18.62	626^th	824	24.0%
2019	8.96	603^rd	666	9.5%
2021	2.72	558^th	561	0.5%
2023	8.56	676^th	735	8.0%
2024	4.82	719^th	743	3.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chandler Park Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.55	559^th	755	26.0%
2019	13.28	476^th	532	10.5%
2023	11.50	561^st	614	8.6%
2024	5.02	641^st	654	2.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Chandler Park Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	13.63	581^st	710	18.2%
2019	6.68	517^th	554	6.7%
2021	3.10	457^th	462	1.1%
2023	8.90	565^th	611	7.5%
2024	2.73	615^th	619	0.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Chandler Park Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.49	560^th	707	20.8%
2019	5.11	517^th	543	4.8%
2023	3.70	601^st	611	1.6%
2024	4.07	617^th	633	2.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Chandler Park Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.06	115^th	254	54.7%
2019	31.35	97^th	147	34.0%
2021	9.87	59^th	59	0.0%
2023	29.75	113^th	170	33.5%
2024	16.72	167^th	188	11.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chandler Park Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	n/a	167	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	167
2009	0	316	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	316
2010	1	488	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	489
2011	2	657	0	0	0	0	0	659
2012	3	721	0	0	0	0	0	724
2013	14	708	0	1	1	0	0	724
2014	0	723	0	0	0	0	0	723
2015	4	705	0	0	1	0	0	710
2016	0	729	0	0	0	0	0	729
2017	0	740	1	0	0	0	0	741
2018	3	719	1	1	0	0	0	724
2019	1	668	0	0	0	0	0	669
2020	0	692	0	0	0	0	0	692
2021	0	743	0	0	0	0	2	745
2022	0	724	0	0	0	0	0	724
2023	0	682	0	0	0	0	0	682

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chandler Park Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	167	7.3	22.9	74.3
2009	316	11.6	27.2	82
2010	489	16.7	29.2	86.9
2011	659	28.9	22.7	84.7
2012	724	31.2	23.2	83.8
2013	724	30.0	24.1	85.2
2014	723	32.0	22.5	87.8
2015	710	32.0	22.1	93.7
2016	729	36.0	20.2	87
2017	741	32.5	22.8	92.7
2018	724	34.6	20.9	86.7
2019	669	28.0	23.8	90.4
2020	692	33.3	20.7	92.8
2021	745	34.7	21.4	88.7
2022	724	25.5	28.3	94.6
2023	682	37.0	18.4	97.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chandler Park Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	167	7.3	22.9	74.3
2009	316	11.6	27.2	82
2010	489	16.7	29.2	86.9
2011	659	28.9	22.7	84.7
2012	724	31.2	23.2	83.8
2013	724	30.0	24.1	85.2
2014	723	32.0	22.5	87.8
2015	710	32.0	22.1	93.7
2016	729	36.0	20.2	87
2017	741	32.5	22.8	92.7
2018	724	34.6	20.9	86.7
2019	669	28.0	23.8	90.4
2020	692	33.3	20.7	92.8
2021	745	34.7	21.4	88.7
2022	724	25.5	28.3	94.6
2023	682	37.0	18.4	97.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chandler Park Academy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,249 (11.5%)	$9,651 (88.5%)	$10,900
2020	$1,077 (10.1%)	$9,559 (89.9%)	$10,636
2021	$690 (7.6%)	$8,439 (92.4%)	$9,130
2022	$2,313 (20.1%)	$9,203 (79.9%)	$11,516
2023	$2,827 (21.1%)	$10,575 (78.9%)	$13,403

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chandler Park Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 603^rd of 666 High schools	Ranks 676^th of 735 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Chandler Park Academy High School)	17.7	10.6	7.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Chandler Park Academy)	17.7	10.6	7.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Chandler Park Academy High School)	26.8	23.2	3.6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Chandler Park Academy)	26.8	23.2	3.6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	669	682	1.9%
African American	668	682	2.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.4%	97.4%	6.9%

Schools Near Chandler Park Academy High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chandler Park Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	20254 Kelly Rd	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Chandler Park Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 499-3010	682	37	18.4	97.4%	0 (0.0%)	682 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.8	719^th of 743 public high schools	3.2%		8.6	676^th of 735 public high schools	8.0%	43	17.4	6.6	6.6	$13,403	$2,827	$10,575
The Harper Woods College and Career Institute	Public	9-12	20570 Kelly Rd	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(313) 332-8451	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harper Woods High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	20225 Beaconsfield St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 245-3084	879	40	22.2	77.4%	19 (2.2%)	858 (97.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.3	712^th of 743 public high schools	4.2%		6.7	690^th of 735 public high schools	6.1%	22	15.6	8.2	9.2	$17,842	$3,144	$14,698
Harper Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	20225 Beaconsfield St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 245-3084	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$24,544	$2,845	$21,700
Denby High School	Public	9-12	12800 Kelly Rd	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7200	537	31	17.5	87.7%	0 (0.0%)	535 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2.3	742^nd of 743 public high schools	0.1%		2.2	734^th of 735 public high schools	0.1%	8	5.4	3.3	3.3	$20,878	$7,310	$13,568
Eastpointe High School	Public	9-12	15501 Couzens Ave	Eastpointe	48021	Macomb County	Eastpointe Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 533-3700	633	42	15.0	78.8%	53 (8.4%)	536 (84.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	7	693^rd of 743 public high schools	6.7%		4.2	718^th of 735 public high schools	2.3%	25	12.6	10.8	14.9	$25,626	$5,695	$19,931
Eastpointe Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	15501 Couzens Ave	Eastpointe	48021	Macomb County	Eastpointe Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(586) 533-3700	127	3	49.4	77.2%	10 (7.9%)	106 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)								(n/a)				$6,969	$2,578	$4,391
Eastpointe Alternative Center	Public	8-12	15501 Couzens Ave	Eastpointe	48021	Macomb County	Eastpointe Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 533-3700	4	0			1 (25.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
South Lake High School	Public	9-12	21900 E 9 Mile Rd	Saint Clair Shores	48080	Macomb County	South Lake Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 435-1401	516	23	22.3	61.2%	84 (16.3%)	380 (73.6%)	17 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.0%)	19.2	606^th of 743 public high schools	18.4%		8.2	677^th of 735 public high schools	7.9%	71	27.7	15.0	27.5	$14,708	$1,207	$13,501
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney	Public	9-12	5020 Cadieux Rd	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 873-0655	697	42	16.6	85.1%	2 (0.3%)	685 (98.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4.9	717^th of 743 public high schools	3.5%		2.6	731^st of 735 public high schools	0.5%	14	7.8	5.6	13.7	$23,498	$7,345	$16,153

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandler Park Academy High School

What is the racial makeup of Chandler Park Academy High School?

Students at Chandler Park Academy High School are 100% African American.

How many students attend Chandler Park Academy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended Chandler Park Academy High School.

Is Chandler Park Academy High School a good school?

Chandler Park Academy High School ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Michigan high schools.

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