South Haven High School in South Haven, MI

At a glance

Reported students

588

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

33.68

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

73rd percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

277.5

South Haven High School: 588 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

17.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 561
Teachers (FTE): 34
Student–teacher ratio: 16.5:1

What the reported data says about South Haven High School

South Haven High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in South Haven. It is one of 6 current school records connected to South Haven Public Schools. NCES reports 588 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.6%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking South Haven High School

1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.8%
Students with disabilities: 12.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 51.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White62.6%
Hispanic19.6%
Black7.3%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

South Haven Alliance Campus SHAC

High · Grades 08–12

44 reported students

Baseline Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

377 reported students

Maple Grove Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

300 reported students

North Shore Elementary

Elementary · Grades 04–05

255 reported students

Lincoln School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

251 reported students

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Public schools near South Haven High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Lincoln School Elementary · South Haven Public Schools	PK–03	251	0.2 mi
Maple Grove Elementary School Elementary · South Haven Public Schools	PK–03	300	1.6 mi
South Haven Alliance Campus SHAC High · South Haven Public Schools	08–12	44	1.9 mi
Baseline Middle School Middle · South Haven Public Schools	06–08	377	2.1 mi
Covert High School High · Covert Public Schools	09–12	101	7.1 mi
Bangor High School High · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	09–12	264	9.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about South Haven High School

What grades does South Haven High School serve?

South Haven High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South Haven Public Schools.

How many students attend South Haven High School?

South Haven High School reported 588 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 561 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at South Haven High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 588 students and 33.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is South Haven High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

South Haven High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Haven Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of South Haven High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

51.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is South Haven High School in?

South Haven High School is part of South Haven Public Schools, based in South Haven, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near South Haven High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln School (0.2 mi), Maple Grove Elementary School (1.6 mi), South Haven Alliance Campus SHAC (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.