South Haven High School

www.shps.org

588 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Haven High School, located at 600 Elkenburg St in South Haven, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the South Haven Public Schools district. Situated in a coastal community along Lake Michigan, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a balance of rigorous core curriculum, career-readiness programs, and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal character in its student body.

As part of the broader South Haven Public Schools district, the high school benefits from a community-focused approach to education. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a strong connection with the surrounding area, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students can explore their interests through various clubs, athletics, and fine arts programs. For those seeking further information regarding enrollment, district initiatives, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.shps.org.

588

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Haven High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	115
Black	43
Asian	1
Two or More	55
American Indian	6

White
368 (62.6%)
Hispanic
115 (19.6%)
Two or More
55 (9.4%)
Black
43 (7.3%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Haven Public Schools
Phone:	(269)637-0500
Website:	http://www.shps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 167

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 140