Serving 68 students in grades 8-12, Flextech High School Shepherd ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flextech High School Shepherd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Flextech High School Shepherd's student population of 68 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flextech High School Shepherd ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flextech High School Shepherd is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flextech High School Shepherd's ranking?
Flextech High School Shepherd is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flextech High School Shepherd?
The graduation rate of Flextech High School Shepherd is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Flextech High School Shepherd?
68 students attend Flextech High School Shepherd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Flextech High School Shepherd students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flextech High School Shepherd?
Flextech High School Shepherd has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flextech High School Shepherd offer ?
Flextech High School Shepherd offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Flextech High School Shepherd part of?
Flextech High School Shepherd is part of Flextech High School Shepherd School District.
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