How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Shepherd Public Schools | Swan Valley School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shepherd, Michigan | Saginaw, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,785 | 1,790 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 34:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Shepherd Public Schools | Swan Valley School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,837 | $11,828 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.7% | 6.4% |
| State Revenue | 67.8% | 68.6% |
| Local Revenue | 21.5% | 25.0% |
Shepherd Public Schools
Federal State Local
Swan Valley School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Shepherd Public Schools | Swan Valley School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.7% | 72.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 17.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.4% | 28.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Shepherd Public Schools | Swan Valley School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 536.5:1 | 457.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.9% | 23.3% |
School Types
Shepherd Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Swan Valley School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.