Shepherd High School

301 S Fourth
Shepherd, MI 48883
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Shepherd High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shepherd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Shepherd High School's student population of 509 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Shepherd High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherd High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#686 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
36%
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55-59%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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≥95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shepherd High School's ranking?
Shepherd High School is ranked #686 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Shepherd High School often compared to?
Shepherd High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Pleasant Senior High School, Beal City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shepherd High School?
The graduation rate of Shepherd High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shepherd High School?
509 students attend Shepherd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shepherd High School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd High School?
Shepherd High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shepherd High School offer ?
Shepherd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shepherd High School part of?
Shepherd High School is part of Shepherd Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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