Shepherd High School

www.shepherdschools.net

519 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shepherd High School, located in Shepherd, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. As part of the Shepherd Public Schools district, the high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for student growth in a supportive, small-town environment.

Beyond its core curriculum, Shepherd High School is known for fostering school spirit and community engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to cultivate responsible, successful citizens. Its location on South Fourth Street serves as a central hub for the district, reflecting the school’s dedication to maintaining strong ties with the local Shepherd community.

519

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	18
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	4

White
458 (88.2%)
American Indian
22 (4.2%)
Hispanic
18 (3.5%)
Black
8 (1.5%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shepherd Public Schools
Phone:	(989)828-6601
Website:	http://www.shepherdschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 144

Grade 10 129

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 124