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South Haven Public Schools

Public school district · South Haven, MI · NCES 2632300

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At a glance

Reported students

1,815

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

6

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

14:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$14,855

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$9,117

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
1,826
Teachers (FTE)
142.5
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1

What current records say about South Haven Public Schools

South Haven Public Schools operates 6 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in South Haven, Michigan. NCES reports 1,815 students and 129.2 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Michigan agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 202 of 536 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $14,855 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,117 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 254 of 533 in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
7.8%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
14.8%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
129.2
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$26,710,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

South Haven Public Schools

South Haven, Michigan

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 42.3974, -86.2720

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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%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary325513.6:10
Middle137714.7:10
High231610.9:10

Explore schools in South Haven Public Schools

6 current directory entries

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Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Baseline Middle SchoolMiddle06–0837714.7:1
Lincoln SchoolElementaryPK–0325113.6:1
Maple Grove Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0330012.8:1
North Shore ElementaryElementary04–0525514.7:1
South Haven Alliance Campus SHACHigh08–12444.2:1
South Haven High SchoolHigh09–1258817.5:1

Cities served by South Haven Public Schools

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Frequently asked questions about South Haven Public Schools

How many schools are in South Haven Public Schools?

South Haven Public Schools has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

How many students attend South Haven Public Schools?

NCES reports 1,815 students for 2024–25, served by 129.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 202 of 536 Michigan agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,826 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in South Haven Public Schools?

The district-wide ratio is 14:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does South Haven Public Schools spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $14,855 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,117 for instruction. That ranks 254 of 533 comparable Michigan agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in South Haven Public Schools?

South Haven High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 588 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in South Haven Public Schools?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (269) 637-0521 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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