Flextech High School Shepherd

Summary:

Flextech High School Shepherd is a public charter high school located in Shepherd, Michigan, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 88.73% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

Flextech High School Shepherd faces several significant challenges, including low graduation rates that have fluctuated between 50.0% and 100.0% over the past few years, high dropout rates ranging from 0.0% to 25.0%, and high chronic absenteeism rates reaching as high as 29.4%. The school's test scores on the M-Step assessments for 11th-grade students are also lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates of 28.57% in M-Step/Science and 21.43% in M-Step/Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 39% and 36.1%, respectively. In comparison, Beal City High School, located just 10.6 miles away, has significantly higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better test scores than Flextech High School Shepherd.

The challenges faced by Flextech High School Shepherd may be attributed to a combination of factors, including the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.53% to 54.9% over the past few years, and a decrease in per-student spending from $15,791 in 2019-2020 to $12,433 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's small size, with only 71 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year, may present challenges in offering a diverse range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 8-12

380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883-9552

(810) 206-3260

District: Flextech High School Shepherd

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,433

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Asian:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flextech High School Shepherd is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Flextech High School Shepherd who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (4.1%), Asian (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flextech High School Shepherd is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Flextech High School Shepherd employs 6.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flextech High School Shepherd is $12,433.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Flextech High School Shepherd

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.41	541^st	735	26.4%

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Flextech High School Shepherd

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	33	0	1	0	1	0	0	35
2020	36	0	1	2	3	0	0	42
2021	45	0	2	1	2	1	0	51
2022	59	0	2	4	0	1	2	68
2023	63	0	2	3	0	1	2	71
2024	65	1	2	3	0	1	2	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flextech High School Shepherd

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	35	4.0	8.7	60
2020	42	5.8	7.2	50
2021	51	5.5	9.2	54.9
2022	68	5.8	11.7	48.5
2023	71	5.6	12.6	53.5
2024	74	6.9	10.6	51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flextech High School Shepherd

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	35	4.0	8.7	60
2020	42	5.8	7.2	50
2021	51	5.5	9.2	54.9
2022	68	5.8	11.7	48.5
2023	71	5.6	12.6	53.5
2024	74	6.9	10.6	51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flextech High School Shepherd

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$54 (0.3%)	$18,889 (99.7%)	$18,944
2020	$31 (0.2%)	$15,760 (99.8%)	$15,791
2021	$991 (6.7%)	$13,798 (93.3%)	$14,789
2022	$480 (4.1%)	$11,111 (95.9%)	$11,591
2023	$1,349 (10.9%)	$11,084 (89.1%)	$12,433

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flextech High School Shepherd

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	35	71	102.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	33	63	90.9%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	53.5%	6.5%

Schools Near Flextech High School Shepherd

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Flextech High School Shepherd	Public, Charter	8-12	380 W Blanchard Rd	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Flextech High School Shepherd	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 206-3260	74	7	10.6	51.4%	65 (87.8%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.1%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)													$12,433	$1,349	$11,084
Mt Pleasant Senior High School	Public	9-12	1155 S Elizabeth St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2201	1,093	67	16.3	37.2%	778 (71.2%)	42 (3.8%)	77 (7.0%)	32 (2.9%)	66 (6.0%)	2 (0.2%)	96 (8.8%)	72.7	163^rd of 743 public high schools	78.1%		77.5	136^th of 735 public high schools	81.5%	27			62.1	25.9						51.8		51.7	$16,408	$1,319	$15,089
Isabella Day Treatment	Public, Virtual	7-12	2007 E Preston St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 775-2290	6	0			5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$12,917	$804	$12,112
WAY Oasis	Public, Virtual	6-12	3480 S Isabella Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 775-2290	146	14	10.5	69.9%	95 (65.1%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (10.3%)								(n/a)	20.0								36.4	18.8			$14,573	$1,125	$13,448
Kinney School	Public	9-12	720 N Kinney Ave	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2350	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shepherd High School	Public	9-12	301 S 4th St	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 828-6601	529	23	22.8	43.5%	478 (90.4%)	4 (0.8%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.7%)	64.8	215^th of 743 public high schools	71.1%		79	126^th of 735 public high schools	82.9%	89			59.7	25.2						35.5		56.7	$00	$00	$00
Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	7188 Avenue B	Vestaburg	48891	Montcalm County	Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(989) 424-6314	1,804	26	70.3	74.9%	909 (50.4%)	413 (22.9%)	314 (17.4%)	8 (0.4%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	152 (8.4%)	7.4	690^th of 743 public high schools	7.1%		5	712^th of 735 public high schools	3.1%	22			20.6							12.1		9.2	$9,384	$975	$8,408
Vestaburg Community High School	Public, Magnet	7-12	7100 Avenue B	Vestaburg	48891	Montcalm County	Vestaburg Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 268-5343	246	14	18.0	56.9%	225 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	15.7	625^th of 743 public high schools	15.9%		31.9	504^th of 735 public high schools	31.4%	121	56.3	10.4	28.6	11.4		23.7		11.9	19.6	17.1	17.4	20.6	$16,628	$1,846	$14,782
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg	Public, Virtual	9-12	7188 Avenue B	Vestaburg	48891	Montcalm County	Vestaburg Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 268-5353	62	3	24.8	75.8%	60 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$11,447	$384	$11,063
Beal City High School	Public	6-12	3117 Elias Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Beal City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 644-3944	403	20	20.0	25.6%	374 (92.8%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	79.8	119^th of 743 public high schools	84.0%		89.4	55^th of 735 public high schools	92.5%	64	82.1	50.0	68.0	56.0	29.4	30.3	35.3	49.3	37.5	51.0	23.2	36.7	$11,080	$950	$10,130

Frequently Asked Questions about Flextech High School Shepherd

How many students attend Flextech High School Shepherd?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74 students attended Flextech High School Shepherd.

What is the racial makeup of Flextech High School Shepherd?

Students at Flextech High School Shepherd are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

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