Flextech High School Shepherd

Flextech High School Shepherd is the sole public charter high school serving grades 8-12 in Shepherd, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 71 students. While the school boasts a strong 100% four-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, its academic performance is below the state average, with only 28.57% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 21.43% proficient or better in M-Step/Social Studies, compared to state averages of 39% and 36.1%, respectively.

The school's demographic makeup is predominantly white, with 88.73% of students identifying as such, and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 53.52% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.9% is relatively high, which may be a contributing factor to its academic underperformance. Despite these challenges, Flextech High School Shepherd is spending slightly more per student ($12,433) than the state average, suggesting a focus on supporting student success.

Overall, while Flextech High School Shepherd is successfully supporting students in completing their high school education, its academic performance lags behind state averages, and the school faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. These factors may require targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes for the students of this school.