- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Haven, MI
South Haven High School
Federal NCES profile for South Haven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263230006770
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Haven High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in South Haven · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Haven High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Haven High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Haven, MI.
School address
District: South Haven Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263230006770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South Haven High School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 263230006770 · South Haven, MI High · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 19.6:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Baseline Middle School (377 students)
South Haven High School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South Haven High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Haven High School
588 students
- Baseline Middl
Baseline Middle School
377 students
- Maple Grove El
Maple Grove Elementary School
300 students
- North Shore El
North Shore Elementary
255 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
251 students
- Way South Have 44
Way South Haven
44 students
What this shows South Haven High School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Haven High School compares
South Haven High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, South Haven High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for South Haven Public Schools reports $14,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Haven High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Shore Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Way South Haven | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Haven High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in South Haven
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Haven High School
How many students attend South Haven High School?
South Haven High School has 588 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Haven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Haven High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Haven High School?
56.6% of students at South Haven High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Haven High School?
The largest demographic group at South Haven High School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in South Haven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Haven High School?
South Haven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Haven High School rank among public schools in South Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, South Haven High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Haven, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in South Haven Public Schools?
Besides South Haven High School, South Haven Public Schools also operates Baseline Middle School (377 students), Maple Grove Elementary School (300 students), and North Shore Elementary (255 students). See the South Haven Public Schools district page for the complete list.