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#1476 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
South Haven High School
High School · South Haven Public Schools · South Haven, MI
A high school in South Haven, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 ELKENBURG ST, South Haven, MI 49090
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Haven High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 37% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Haven High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,657/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,643
Median home value
$251,500
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Way South HavenEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Haven Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Haven High School is listed in South Haven Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Haven High School
South Haven High School is a public high school in South Haven, MI, part of South Haven Public Schools, serving approximately 569 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,476 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Haven High School
What grades does South Haven High School serve?
South Haven High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Haven High School?
South Haven High School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Haven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Haven High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Haven High School rank in MI?
South Haven High School ranks #1,476 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is South Haven High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Haven High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Haven High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Haven High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South Haven High School a charter school?
No, South Haven High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Haven High School a Title I school?
No, South Haven High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Haven High School?
67.7% of students at South Haven High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (269) 637-0500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49090)
- 13,562
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49090; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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