For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 483 students in Harbor Beach Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Harbor Beach Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
483 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harbor Beach Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,188 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,054
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,188
$17,782
Best Harbor Beach Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Beach Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Harbor Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Harbor Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Harbor Beach Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 483 students.
What is the rank of Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Harbor Beach Community Schools is ranked #378 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harbor Beach Community Schools?
94% of Harbor Beach Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Harbor Beach Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Harbor Beach Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,188 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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