Harbor Springs School District

800 State Road
Harbor Springs, MI 49740-1137
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 845 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 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
845 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harbor Springs School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 846 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#117 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
43%
35%
64%
45%
58%
38%
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.56
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,338 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,456 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,338
$18,510
Spending / Student
$18,456
$17,693

Best Harbor Springs School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Springs High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Spring St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Harbor Springs Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 South State Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4700
Gr: 3-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Shay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 East Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4500
Gr: 2-4 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
421 E Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harbor Springs School District?
Harbor Springs School District manages 4 public schools serving 845 students.
What is the rank of Harbor Springs School District?
Harbor Springs School District is ranked #123 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) 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 12:1, 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 $18,456 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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