Top Rankings
South Haven School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,798 students in South Haven School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in South Haven School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,798 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#513 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
331 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
146 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
8%
18%
# White Students
1,092 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
61%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
159
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,669 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,558
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,669
$17,559
Best South Haven School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way South Haven
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Veterans Dr
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
South Haven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Elkenburg St
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elkenburg St
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0540
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0540
Grades: PK-3
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Maple Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
72399 12th Ave
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
Grades: PK-3
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
North Shore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7320 N Shore Dr
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
Grades: 4-5
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Baseline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7357 Baseline Rd
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0530
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0530
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Haven School District?
South Haven School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,798 students.
What is the rank of South Haven School District?
South Haven School District is ranked #512 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Haven School District?
61% of South Haven School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Haven School District?
South Haven School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Haven School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,669 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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