Odyssey MiddleHigh School

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Odyssey MiddleHigh School ranks 420 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Odyssey MiddleHigh School is a small public school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 and part of the Shepherd Public Schools district. While the school has a unique student population with a higher percentage of Native American students, it has consistently struggled with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Compared to nearby schools like Shepherd High School and St. Louis High School, Odyssey MiddleHigh School's test scores are significantly lower, with only 25% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 37.5% proficient or better in M-Step/Social Studies. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 15% to 55.5% in recent years, while its dropout rates have been high, ranging from 15.3% to 40.7%. Additionally, Odyssey MiddleHigh School has struggled with very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.8% to 73.8%.

Despite these challenges, there are signs of improvement, with the school's statewide ranking improving from 808 out of 824 schools in 2017-2018 to 420 out of 743 schools in 2023-2024. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with the school's low academic performance, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. The unique student population, with a higher percentage of Native American students, may also indicate the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support systems to address the specific needs of this student population.

Detail:

Public 7-12

3441 S Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858-9125

(989) 773-9473

District: Shepherd Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
420^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

American Indian:

12.9%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Odyssey MiddleHigh School ranks worse than 56.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Odyssey MiddleHigh School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), American Indian (12.9%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odyssey MiddleHigh School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Odyssey MiddleHigh School employs 5.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Odyssey MiddleHigh School:

SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey MiddleHigh School 420^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Odyssey MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Shepherd Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Public Schools 202^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Odyssey MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all students at Odyssey MiddleHigh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	5.40	653^rd	705	7.4%
2007	19.38	616^th	767	19.7%
2008	5.82	702^nd	750	6.4%
2009	9.02	680^th	754	9.8%
2010	6.10	719^th	765	6.0%
2012	10.94	681^st	773	11.9%
2013	21.03	597^th	805	25.8%
2015	17.74	676^th	832	18.8%
2016	11.96	698^th	852	18.1%
2018	3.27	808^th	824	1.9%
2024	40.09	420^th	743	43.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Odyssey MiddleHigh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.21	723^rd	755	4.2%
2024	45.92	315^th	654	51.8%

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Rank History for White students at Odyssey MiddleHigh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.19	703^rd	708	0.7%
2024	17.73	550^th	638	13.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Odyssey MiddleHigh School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	46	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	53
1996	46	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	53
1997	41	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	43
1998	38	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	43
1999	46	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	50
2000	57	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	58
2001	49	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	52
2002	19	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	19
2003	19	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	19
2004	70	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	74
2005	66	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	70
2006	74	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	77
2007	84	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	7	93
2008	70	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	8	79
2009	52	1	0	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	62
2010	59	5	0	4	7	n/a	n/a	1	76
2011	76	2	0	7	17	0	1	0	103
2012	57	0	0	5	14	1	1	0	78
2013	50	3	0	5	18	0	3	0	79
2014	45	1	0	5	16	0	3	0	70
2015	44	2	0	5	14	0	5	0	70
2016	49	1	0	8	10	0	7	0	75
2017	46	2	0	4	8	0	6	0	66
2018	70	0	0	6	12	0	3	0	91
2019	59	0	0	6	11	0	4	0	80
2020	45	1	0	5	6	0	4	0	61
2021	57	1	0	7	14	0	7	0	86
2022	59	2	0	4	6	0	10	0	81
2023	60	3	0	3	10	0	3	0	79
2024	51	1	0	6	9	0	3	0	70

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 Odyssey MiddleHigh School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	53	4.0	13.3	45.3
1996	53	4.0	13.3	45.3
1997	43	4.0	10.8	41.9
1998	43	3.0	14.3	39.5
1999	50	3.0	16.7	72
2000	58	3.0	19.3	74.1
2001	52	3.0	17.3	51.9
2002	19	3.6	5.3	84.2
2003	19	3.6	5.3	84.2
2004	74	4.8	15.4	37.8
2005	70	4.6	15.2	44.3
2006	77	3.1	24.8	58.4
2007	93	5.0	18.6	65.1
2008	79	5.6	14.1	70.4
2009	62	5.0	12.4	59.7
2010	76	5.1	14.9	77.3
2011	103	5.7	18.0	76.7
2012	78	6.0	13.0	67.9
2013	79	5.8	13.6	75.9
2014	70	4.5	15.3	77.1
2015	70	4.0	17.5	78.6
2016	75	4.0	18.7	81.3
2017	66	4.5	14.6	81.8
2018	91	4.3	21.1	86.8
2019	80	4.3	18.3	65
2020	61	4.0	15.0	68.9
2021	86	5.8	14.8	72.1
2022	81	5.3	15.1	69.1
2023	79	5.2	15.0	79.7
2024	70	5.2	13.4	87.1

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 Odyssey MiddleHigh School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	53	4.0	13.3	45.3
1996	53	4.0	13.3	45.3
1997	43	4.0	10.8	41.9
1998	43	3.0	14.3	39.5
1999	50	3.0	16.7	72
2000	58	3.0	19.3	74.1
2001	52	3.0	17.3	51.9
2002	19	3.6	5.3	84.2
2003	19	3.6	5.3	84.2
2004	74	4.8	15.4	37.8
2005	70	4.6	15.2	44.3
2006	77	3.1	24.8	58.4
2007	93	5.0	18.6	65.1
2008	79	5.6	14.1	70.4
2009	62	5.0	12.4	59.7
2010	76	5.1	14.9	77.3
2011	103	5.7	18.0	76.7
2012	78	6.0	13.0	67.9
2013	79	5.8	13.6	75.9
2014	70	4.5	15.3	77.1
2015	70	4.0	17.5	78.6
2016	75	4.0	18.7	81.3
2017	66	4.5	14.6	81.8
2018	91	4.3	21.1	86.8
2019	80	4.3	18.3	65
2020	61	4.0	15.0	68.9
2021	86	5.8	14.8	72.1
2022	81	5.3	15.1	69.1
2023	79	5.2	15.0	79.7
2024	70	5.2	13.4	87.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Odyssey MiddleHigh School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$438 (3.7%)	$11,509 (96.3%)	$11,948
2020	$479 (3.4%)	$13,808 (96.6%)	$14,288
2021	$484 (3.8%)	$12,264 (96.2%)	$12,748
2022	$1,652 (11.2%)	$13,146 (88.8%)	$14,798
2023	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Odyssey MiddleHigh School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	79	1.3%
African American	0	3
American Indian	11	10	9.1%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	59	60	1.7%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	79.7%	14.7%

Schools Near Odyssey MiddleHigh School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step Math (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Odyssey MiddleHigh School	Public	7-12	3441 S Wise Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 773-9473	70	5	13.4	87.1%	51 (72.9%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	40.1	420^th of 743 public high schools	43.5%					(n/a)								25.0		37.5	$00	$00	$00
WAY Oasis	Public, Virtual	6-12	3480 S Isabella Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 775-2290	146	14	10.5	69.9%	95 (65.1%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (10.3%)								(n/a)	20.0						36.4	18.8			$14,573	$1,125	$13,448
Isabella Day Treatment	Public, Virtual	7-12	2007 E Preston St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 775-2290	6	0			5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$12,917	$804	$12,112
Shepherd High School	Public	9-12	301 S 4th St	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 828-6601	529	23	22.8	43.5%	478 (90.4%)	4 (0.8%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.7%)	64.8	215^th of 743 public high schools	71.1%		79	126^th of 735 public high schools	82.9%	89			59.7	25.2				35.5		56.7	$00	$00	$00
Mt Pleasant Senior High School	Public	9-12	1155 S Elizabeth St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2201	1,093	67	16.3	37.2%	778 (71.2%)	42 (3.8%)	77 (7.0%)	32 (2.9%)	66 (6.0%)	2 (0.2%)	96 (8.8%)	72.7	163^rd of 743 public high schools	78.1%		77.5	136^th of 735 public high schools	81.5%	27			62.1	25.9				51.8		51.7	$16,408	$1,319	$15,089
Kinney School	Public	9-12	720 N Kinney Ave	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2350	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Flextech High School Shepherd	Public, Charter	8-12	380 W Blanchard Rd	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Flextech High School Shepherd	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 206-3260	74	7	10.6	51.4%	65 (87.8%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.1%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)											$12,433	$1,349	$11,084
Coleman JuniorSenior High School	Public	7-12	4951 N Lewis Rd	Coleman	48618	Midland County	Coleman Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 465-6171	268	19	14.2	50.0%	248 (92.5%)	4 (1.5%)	10 (3.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	50.9	336^th of 743 public high schools	54.8%		64	221^st of 735 public high schools	69.9%	115	53.7	20.4	38.5	12.8	36.4	18.2	44.4	53.8	22.6	43.6	$17,299	$2,038	$15,261
Central Michigan Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	8201 N Croswell Rd	Saint Louis	48880	Gratiot County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(989) 681-4361	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
St Louis Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	8585 N Croswell Rd	Saint Louis	48880	Gratiot County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(989) 681-6444	6	0			4 (66.7%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Odyssey MiddleHigh School

Is Odyssey MiddleHigh School a good school?

Odyssey MiddleHigh School ranks 420^th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Odyssey MiddleHigh School in?

Shepherd Public Schools

How many students attend Odyssey MiddleHigh School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended Odyssey MiddleHigh School.

What is the racial makeup of Odyssey MiddleHigh School?

Students at Odyssey MiddleHigh School are 73% White, 13% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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