Top Rankings
Harbor Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 721 students in Harbor Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Harbor Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
721 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Harbor Springs School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
23 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
633 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
54
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,180 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,630 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,180
$18,267
Spending / Student
$21,630
$17,461
Best Harbor Springs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harbor Springs Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 South State Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4700
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Harbor Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Spring St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Shay Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 East Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4500
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4500
Grades: 2-4
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
421 East Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Grades: PK-1
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harbor Springs School District?
Harbor Springs School District manages 4 public schools serving 721 students.
What is the rank of Harbor Springs School District?
Harbor Springs School District is ranked #161 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harbor Springs School District?
88% of Harbor Springs School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harbor Springs School District?
Harbor Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Harbor Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,630 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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