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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,779 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,779 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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
0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
9%
# Black Students
138 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
8%
18%
# White Students
1,116 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
63%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
196 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
150
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,724 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,815 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,724
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,815
$17,693
Best South Haven School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way South Haven
(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: 8-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
South Haven High 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
(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
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Maple Grove Elementary 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
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
North Shore Elementary 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
| 261 students
Rank: #66.
Baseline Middle 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
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Haven School District?
South Haven School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,779 students.
What is the rank of South Haven School District?
South Haven School District is ranked #511 out of 851 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Haven School District?
63% of South Haven School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Haven School District?
South Haven School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $13,815 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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