For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,768 students in Shepherd School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Shepherd School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,768 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shepherd School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#348 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,230 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,784 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,230
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,784
$17,693
Best Shepherd School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winn Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 E Blanchard Rd
Winn, MI 48896
(989) 866-2250
Winn, MI 48896
(989) 866-2250
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 S Chippewa St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Shepherd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Odyssey Middlehigh School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3441 S Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shepherd School District?
Shepherd School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,768 students.
What is the rank of Shepherd School District?
Shepherd School District is ranked #339 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherd School District?
87% of Shepherd School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shepherd School District?
Shepherd School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Shepherd School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,784 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
