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South Haven High School

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South Haven High School ranks 491 st of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

491^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 39% of Michigan high schools

Summary

South Haven High School serves approximately 588 students in grades 9-12 within the South Haven Public Schools district in Van Buren County, Michigan, and has shown a positive upward trend in its state ranking over the past year, moving from the 26th to the 39th percentile.

One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional support for English Language Learner (ELL) students, who perform in the 76th percentile statewide—a remarkable achievement that outpaces virtually all nearby schools. Academically, reading and writing are relative bright spots, with 52.8% of 11th graders scoring proficient on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, which actually exceeds the state average and beats nearby Watervliet Senior High School (50.0%). However, mathematics remains a critical weakness, with only 14.4% of 11th graders proficient on the SAT Math portion compared to the 26.5% state average. While this is a significant improvement from just 7.8% two years ago, it is still the school's biggest academic hurdle. Science (21.8% proficient) and social studies (32.3%) also trail state averages, though social studies has improved markedly in recent years.

The most urgent concern is chronic absenteeism, which spiked to 45.0% in 2024-2025—nearly double the state average of 27.9% and the highest rate in the school's recent history. This likely undermines achievement across all subjects. On a positive note, the school maintains a strong 88.0% graduation rate, well above the district's 81.9% and far exceeding the 42.8% rate at the district's alternative program, South Haven Alliance Campus SHAC. The school also outperforms several regional peers, including Hartford High School and Bloomingdale Middle and High School, though it trails Watervliet Senior High School. With improving reading scores, a strong ELL program, and a solid graduation rate, South Haven High School shows promising momentum that targeted efforts in math and attendance could build upon.

588

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,611

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 Elkenburg St
South Haven, MI 49090-1980

(269) 637-0500

District: South Haven Public Schools

Feeder schools for South Haven High School:

Elementary:	Lincoln School
	Maple Grove Elementary School
	North Shore Elementary
Middle:	Baseline Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.6%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Two or more races:

9.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 26th percentile in 2025 → 39th in 2026

Strengths

✓88% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 39th (2026) from a 26th-percentile low (2025)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (33% vs 43% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 28% Michigan)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg32%

Michigan avg43%

491^st of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

345^th of 625South Haven Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	491 of 800	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	23.8	549 of 739	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.1	544 of 743	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.3	518 of 735	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.0	304 of 531	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.3	334 of 561	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.9	293 of 666	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.8	325 of 824	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.1	350 of 835	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.5	346 of 852	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	67.3	269 of 832	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.9	388 of 799	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.3	241 of 805	70.1%	★★★★☆
2012	66.1	266 of 773	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.2	213 of 784	72.8%	★★★★☆
2010	75.5	194 of 765	74.6%	★★★★☆
2009	77.2	168 of 754	77.7%	★★★★☆
2008	79.9	142 of 750	81.1%	★★★★☆
2007	74.7	184 of 767	76.0%	★★★★☆
2006	67.5	261 of 705	63.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	47.1	101 of 254	60.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.2	28 of 119	76.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	30.0	486 of 686	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	14.3	536 of 629	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.5	423 of 619	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.9	454 of 611	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.3	310 of 416	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.7	415 of 462	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.1	272 of 554	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.9	309 of 710	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	29.2	191 of 259	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	6.0	192 of 195	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.8	179 of 190	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	38.9	56 of 97	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.1	88 of 201	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	41.3	436 of 719	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	17.9	533 of 635	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.2	469 of 654	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.1	456 of 614	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	55.5	181 of 369	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.3	177 of 417	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.4	184 of 532	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.8	382 of 755	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.2	427 of 693	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.5	431 of 628	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	14.0	561 of 633	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.4	470 of 611	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.0	228 of 440	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.2	157 of 472	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.0	291 of 543	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.0	309 of 707	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	45.1	70 of 127	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	18.2	266 of 315	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	32.8	449 of 671	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	21.2	508 of 639	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.5	420 of 638	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	394 of 647	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.4	199 of 492	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.0	233 of 516	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.5	176 of 582	69.8%	★★★★☆
2018	66.8	210 of 708	70.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)76th percentile+38 vs school

African American (2018)60th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)45th percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)39th percentile~ school

Male (2026)38th percentile~ school

White (2026)33rd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)29th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)26th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2018)16th percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts55%-4 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing53%~ state avg

Social Studies32%-11 vs state

Science22%-13 vs state

Mathematics16%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)	M-Step Math (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Haven High School	Public	9-12	600 Elkenburg St	South Haven	49090	Van Buren County	South Haven Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 637-0500	588	34	17.4	51.2%	368 (62.6%)	43 (7.3%)	115 (19.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (9.4%)	35.6	491^st of 800 public high schools	38.6%		23.8	549^th of 739 public high schools	25.7%	58		53.6	57.3		16.8	15.3	52.8	14.4				21.8		32.3	$14,611	$1,041	$13,571
South Haven Alliance Campus SHAC	Public	8-12	125 Veterans Dr	South Haven	49090	Van Buren County	South Haven Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 637-0500	44	10	4.2	54.5%	28 (63.6%)	4 (9.1%)	5 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (15.9%)								(n/a)															$10,329	$903	$9,426
Covert High School	Public	9-12	35323 M 140 Hwy	Covert	49043	Van Buren County	Covert Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 764-3710	101	7	14.7	76.2%	12 (11.9%)	23 (22.8%)	61 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	14.4	663^rd of 800 public high schools	17.1%		11.4	652^nd of 739 public high schools	11.8%	11		33.3	28.0		338.8	12.0	369.1	373.5				18.2		22.7	$24,102	$1,520	$22,582
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	801 W Arlington St	Bangor	49013	Van Buren County	Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	No	No	No	No	(269) 427-6800	264	16	16.5	59.8%	113 (42.8%)	11 (4.2%)	118 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.0%)	37.2	478^th of 800 public high schools	40.3%		49.2	367^th of 739 public high schools	50.3%	111		54.5	57.4		21.8	17.6	37.7	444.3				20.8		37.7	$18,877	$1,592	$17,285
Hartford High School	Public	9-12	121 School St	Hartford	49057	Van Buren County	Hartford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 621-7100	379	20	19.3	70.7%	134 (35.4%)	6 (1.6%)	219 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	18.1	622^nd of 800 public high schools	22.3%		23.5	554^th of 739 public high schools	25.0%	68		37.1	36.7		11.2	15.2	26.8	12.2				21.7		25.3	$13,732	$1,066	$12,666
Hartford Alternative Education	Public	6-12	115 School St	Hartford	49057	Van Buren County	Hartford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 621-7143	122	0		89.3%	74 (60.7%)	5 (4.1%)	32 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.4%)								(n/a)															$6,421	$1,020	$5,401
Watervliet Senior High School	Public	9-12	450 E Saint Joseph St	Watervliet	49098	Berrien County	Watervliet School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 463-0734	360	20	17.8	63.1%	262 (72.8%)	9 (2.5%)	63 (17.5%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	58.4	273^rd of 800 public high schools	65.9%		39.4	449^th of 739 public high schools	39.2%	176		69.4	71.3		36.5	30.9	50.0	16.2				27.9		47.1	$15,653	$1,081	$14,572
WAY Watervliet High School	Public	9-12	450 E Saint Joseph St	Watervliet	49098	Berrien County	Watervliet School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 463-0897	90	2	45.0	73.3%	55 (61.1%)	3 (3.3%)	18 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (12.2%)	42.9	426^th of 800 public high schools	46.8%		25.6	536^th of 739 public high schools	27.5%	110		58.8	40.0		369.4	346.7									$9,412	$1,064	$8,349
Coloma High School	Public	9-12	300 W Saint Joseph St	Coloma	49038	Berrien County	Coloma Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 468-2400	336	19	17.6	64.0%	219 (65.2%)	34 (10.1%)	54 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.3%)	34.5	504^th of 800 public high schools	37.0%		44.5	411^th of 739 public high schools	44.4%	93		47.4	58.8		26.3	21.3	38.5	13.8				26.2		24.6	$16,173	$1,377	$14,796
Lawrence JrSr High School	Public	7-12	650 W Saint Joseph St	Lawrence	49064	Van Buren County	Lawrence Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 674-8232	179	12	14.6	73.2%	97 (54.2%)	1 (0.6%)	76 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	40.6	446^th of 800 public high schools	44.3%		18.8	589^th of 739 public high schools	20.3%	143	48.5	46.2	51.6	12.1	365.8	401.0	42.9	17.1	21.2	12.1	21.9	34.3	28.1	37.1	$16,134	$1,122	$15,012

Frequently Asked Questions about South Haven High School

Is South Haven High School a good school?

South Haven High School ranks 491^st of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is South Haven High School in?

South Haven Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of South Haven High School?

Students at South Haven High School are 63% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into South Haven High School?

South Haven High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln School
Elementary : Maple Grove Elementary School
Elementary : North Shore Elementary
Middle : Baseline Middle School

How many students attend South Haven High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 588 students attended South Haven High School.

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