C+
South Haven Public Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves South Haven, South Haven, Geneva and Casco.
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
What stands out about South Haven Public Schools
- School Grade C+: better than 39% of Michigan 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
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math 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.