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Way South Haven
High School · South Haven Public Schools
600 ELKENBURG ST WAY SOUTH HAVEN, South Haven, MI 49090
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
3.6:1
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
3.6:1
Grades
8th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Way South Haven
Way South Haven is a public high school in South Haven, MI, part of the South Haven Public Schools. The school serves approximately 29 students in grades 8th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.6:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $64,643, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 29 students, Way South Haven is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 3.6:1, Way South Haven offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 29 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Address
- 600 ELKENBURG ST WAY SOUTH HAVEN, South Haven, MI 49090
- Website
- shps.org
- Phone
- (269) 637-0500
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 2 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
600 ELKENBURG ST WAY SOUTH HAVEN, South Haven, MI 49090
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Way South Haven may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Covert High School (rated 7.5/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Covert). Another option is Hartford Alternative Education (rated 6.2/10, 14.3 miles away, in nearby Hartford). Additionally, Bangor High School (rated 5.4/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Bangor). For more schools in South Haven, see our South Haven schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Elementary South Haven | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Baseline Middle School South Haven | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL South Haven | 1.8 mi | 4.0 |
| South Haven High School South Haven | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Lincoln School South Haven | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Maple Grove Elementary School South Haven | 2.5 mi | 4.3 |
| ST BASIL CATHOLIC SCHOOL South Haven | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Glenn Public School Glenn | 7.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Wood School Bangor Twp 8 Bangor | 7.6 mi | — |
| Covert Elementary School Covert | 8.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Covert High School Covert | 8.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Covert Middle School Covert | 8.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Bangor High School Bangor | 9.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Bangor Career Academy Bangor | 9.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Bangor Middle School Bangor | 9.5 mi | 6.8 |
| South Walnut Elementary School Bangor | 9.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Maple Creek Education Center Bangor | 9.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Pullman Elementary School Bloomingdale | 9.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Hartford Alternative Education Hartford | 14.3 mi | 6.2 |
| North Elementary School Watervliet | 14.7 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49090 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,643
Median Home Value
$251,500
Median Rent
$914/mo
Population
13,562
College Educated
30.7%
Homeownership
78.1%
Avg Commute
20.7 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
52
Community Profile
The community surrounding Way South Haven has a median household income of $64,643. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $251,500, with a median rent of $914/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.0%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Algonac Alternative Education Clay, MI | — |
| Bay Pines Center Escanaba, MI | — |
| Birch Run Progressive High School Birch Run, MI | — |
| Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv Livonia, MI | — |
| CAPS Academy Coopersville, MI | — |
| Career Opportunities Center Saginaw, MI | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Way South Haven
What grades does Way South Haven serve?
Way South Haven serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Way South Haven?
Way South Haven has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way South Haven?
The student-teacher ratio at Way South Haven is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Way South Haven?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Way South Haven has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Way South Haven a charter school?
No, Way South Haven is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Way South Haven a Title I school?
No, Way South Haven is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way South Haven?
62.1% of students at Way South Haven qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (5,657/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (South Haven). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 29
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Van Buren County
- Phone
- (269) 637-0500
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
South Haven Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 1,779
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,855
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