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Schools in South Haven · South Haven Public Schools

South Haven’s public schools outscore 52% of Michigan districts

The grade covers the public school district serving South Haven, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 23% of students in South Haven’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Michigan average (34%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#494of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
39%
▼ 6 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
23%
▼ 11 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▲ 3–7 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.2K
▼ 8% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.0
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
1,260 students on the public path
In brief

South Haven’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1261 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of South Haven’s, its schools beat 40%, lower than their 52% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan (the state reports South Haven’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,193 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Basil Catholic School (private) and St. Paul Lutheran School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind South Haven’s grade

C+ Test scoresB Graduation

B−: better than 52% of Michigan school districts, #494 of 699 Michigan towns. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 52%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1261)Better than 40%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 903 test results and a graduating class of 149 could put South Haven anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of South Haven’s students in the tested grades sat them (903 in math, 903 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Haven, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–3Lincoln SchoolSouth Haven Public SchoolsB
6–8Baseline Middle SchoolSouth Haven Public SchoolsC
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC− to B−

South Haven’s public schools are run by South Haven Public Schools, which also serves Casco, Geneva and South Haven. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

South Haven Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 1,815 students · 14.0 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$15,193MI $16,528 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading39%
State average 45.4% · 903 students tested
Math23%
State average 33.6% · 903 students tested

South Haven vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share South Haven’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
South HavenB−South Haven
South Haven Township—South Haven
CascoB−South Haven

All 2 neighbors share South Haven with South Haven, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in South Haven

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in South Havenby address
Lincoln School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
B
251 students14:1Rate it →
Baseline Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
377 students15:1Rate it →
WAY South Haven
High · Grades 8–12
C−
44 students4:1Rate it →
South Haven High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
588 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Basil Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
149 students16:1Rate it →
St. Paul Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
50 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about South Haven’s schools

Are South Haven’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Michigan: the public schools South Haven children attend outscore 52% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #494 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is South Haven in?

South Haven Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,815 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do South Haven kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: South Haven High School and WAY South Haven.

What is South Haven’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in South Haven Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does South Haven spend per student?

$15,193 in South Haven Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in South Haven?

Yes: St. Basil Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 149 students) and St. Paul Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 50 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.