Serving 81 students in grades 7-12, Odyssey Middlehigh School 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odyssey Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Odyssey Middlehigh School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Odyssey Middlehigh School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
73%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey Middlehigh School?
The graduation rate of Odyssey Middlehigh School is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Odyssey Middlehigh School?
81 students attend Odyssey Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Odyssey Middlehigh School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey Middlehigh School?
Odyssey Middlehigh School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Odyssey Middlehigh School offer ?
Odyssey Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Odyssey Middlehigh School part of?
Odyssey Middlehigh School is part of Shepherd Public Schools School District.
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