- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Haven, MI
Way South Haven
Federal NCES profile for Way South Haven, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263230008492
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Way South Haven earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 44
- students enrolled
Way South Haven has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Haven Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263230008492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Way South Haven shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263230008492 · South Haven, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 3.1:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Haven High School (588 students)
Way South Haven shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Way South Haven in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Haven Hi
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
- This school 44
Way South Haven
44 students
What this shows Way South Haven reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Way South Haven compares
Way South Haven is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.1:1 | ▼ 82% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 44 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 9.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Way South Haven is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Way South Haven Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baseline Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Shore Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Way South Haven's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Way South Haven
How many students attend Way South Haven?
Way South Haven has 44 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way South Haven?
The student-teacher ratio at Way South Haven is 3.1:1, which is 82% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 80% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Way South Haven?
58.8% of students at Way South Haven are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Way South Haven?
The largest demographic group at Way South Haven is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in South Haven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Way South Haven?
Way South Haven has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in South Haven Public Schools?
Besides Way South Haven, South Haven Public Schools also operates South Haven High School (588 students), Baseline Middle School (377 students), and Maple Grove Elementary School (300 students). See the South Haven Public Schools district page for the complete list.