Public schools in South Haven, MI
6 open public schools with an address in South Haven, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,815
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of South Haven public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in South Haven, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,815 students, an average of 303 per school. The largest campus is South Haven High School (588 students), and the largest elementary school is Maple Grove Elementary School (300).
Every listed school belongs to South Haven Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving South Haven
Elementary schools in South Haven
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School South Haven Public Schools | PK–03 | 251 | 13.6:1 | |
| Maple Grove Elementary School South Haven Public Schools | PK–03 | 300 | 12.8:1 | |
| North Shore Elementary South Haven Public Schools | 04–05 | 255 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in South Haven
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline Middle School South Haven Public Schools | 06–08 | 377 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in South Haven
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven Alliance Campus SHAC South Haven Public Schools | 08–12 | 44 | 4.2:1 | |
| South Haven High School South Haven Public Schools | 09–12 | 588 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.3%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black7.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 South Haven schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,815 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Haven
How many public schools are in South Haven, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in South Haven: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,815 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Haven?
All listed public schools with an address in South Haven belong to South Haven Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in South Haven?
South Haven High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Haven, with 588 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Haven?
No school with an address in South Haven is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Haven schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Haven public schools is 14.1:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in South Haven guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities