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 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  71

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Asian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flextech High School Shepherd is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Flextech High School Shepherd freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flextech High School Shepherd is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Flextech High School Shepherd employs 5.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flextech High School Shepherd is $12,433.
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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 541st 735 26.4%
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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 Not Specified Total
2019 33 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 35
2020 36 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 42
2021 45 0 2 1 2 1 0 0 51
2022 59 0 2 4 0 1 2 0 68
2023 63 0 2 3 0 1 2 0 71

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flextech High School Shepherd

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3571
 102.9%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander01
White3363
 90.9%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%53.5%
 6.5%


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Students at Flextech High School Shepherd are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 71 students attended Flextech High School Shepherd.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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