Top Rankings
South Haven School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,815 students in South Haven School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
6 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,815 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
8%
18%
% White
64%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,412 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,541 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,412
$18,604
Spending / Student
$13,541
$17,782
Best South Haven School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
South Haven High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Elkenburg St
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0540
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0540
Gr: PK-3 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72399 12th Ave
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
Gr: PK-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: 4-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Haven School District?
South Haven School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,815 students.
What is the rank of South Haven School District?
South Haven School District is ranked #512 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Haven School District?
64% of South Haven School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 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 $13,541 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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