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South Haven Public Schools

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns

Serves South Haven Township, South Haven, Geneva Township and Casco Township.

Students
1,815
Schools
6
Spent per student
$15,193
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Debt
$63.0M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about South Haven Public Schools

  • School Grade C+: better than 39% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
  • Spends 8% less per student than the MI average
  • 14 students per teacher
  • Debt of $63.0M, about $34,719 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Pine Township.

PK–6Pine Elementary SchoolMichigan City Area Schools
7–84 middle schoolsDuneland School Corporation
9–122 high schoolsDuneland School Corporation

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency20%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 82.9%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$15,193 per student · 8% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 36%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 59%State 32%Federal 10%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,824’20
1,818’21
1,798’22
1,779’23
1,815’24

About steady.

Students
White 64%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 11%Black 8%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

6 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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