For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 483 students in Harbor Beach Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Harbor Beach Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
483 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harbor Beach Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
18%
Showing 2007–2022. View full 25-year historical data
% White
94%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,944 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,963
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,944
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Harbor Beach Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Beach Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Harbor Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Harbor Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Harbor Beach Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 483 students.
What is the rank of Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Harbor Beach Community Schools is ranked #378 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harbor Beach Community Schools?
94% of Harbor Beach Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Harbor Beach Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Harbor Beach Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,944 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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