Summary:
The city of South Haven, Michigan is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 0 alternative schools. The schools in this district serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.07% to 76.92%.
Among the standout schools in the area is Lincoln School, an elementary school that boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd grade students compared to the other elementary schools and the district/state averages. It also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.9. In contrast, Maple Grove Elementary and North Shore Elementary lag behind in academic performance. The small alternative high school, WAY South Haven, stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a relatively low dropout rate of 7.6%, despite its small enrollment of only 29 students.
Across the South Haven Public Schools district, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with schools generally performing below the state averages on M-STEP and SAT assessments. Additionally, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average. These factors, combined with the economic challenges faced by the student population, may be contributing to the overall lower academic performance observed in the district.
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