Shepherd Public Schools

District Overview
Situated at 258 W. Wright Avenue in Shepherd, Michigan, Shepherd Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a rural distant community within the greater Mount Pleasant metropolitan area. Operating across five school facilities, the district delivers a complete K–12 educational pathway, providing continuous academic programming from kindergarten through twelfth grade. With a total student enrollment of 1,746, the district maintains a well-balanced learning environment across all primary and secondary grade levels, fostering a close-knit school community rooted in mid-Michigan.

Underpinning this educational network is a robust workforce dedicated to instructional quality and operational excellence. Contextualized within the 2024–2025 academic profile, the district employs nearly 497 full-time equivalent staff members to support its student body. This team includes approximately 197 full-time equivalent teachers, 34 instructional aides providing targeted classroom assistance, and more than 266 support personnel managing daily district operations. For parents exploring educational options, students seeking a well-supported learning journey, and researchers analyzing district infrastructure, Shepherd Public Schools reflects a strongly resourced, community-centered public education system.
5
Total Schools
1,746
Total Students
196.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,511
Hispanic83
Black33
Asian4
Two or More25
American Indian81
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    1,511 (86.5%)
  • Hispanic
    83 (4.8%)
  • American Indian
    81 (4.6%)
  • Black
    33 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    25 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Shepherd Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,746*
Teachers (FTE):196.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.9
Schools in Shepherd Public Schools
Found 5 Schools