Enrollment
69
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Pleasant, MI
Odyssey Middlehigh School
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Middlehigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263138000151
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Middlehigh School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Middlehigh School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Middlehigh School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Shepherd Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263138000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey Middlehigh School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey Middlehigh School
Odyssey Middlehigh School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, enrolling 69 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 69 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 17 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 69 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mount Pleasant's public schools, it stands alongside Beal City High School (376 students): Odyssey Middlehigh School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 18.8:1).
Shepherd Public Schools also operates Shepherd Elementary School (544 students) and Shepherd High School (519 students) alongside Odyssey Middlehigh School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Odyssey Middlehigh School compares
Odyssey Middlehigh School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
98.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Odyssey Middlehigh School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shepherd Public Schools, which includes Odyssey Middlehigh School.
$11,184
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 67.8%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Odyssey Middlehigh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepherd High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Middlehigh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Middlehigh School
How many students attend Odyssey Middlehigh School?
Odyssey Middlehigh School has 69 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Middlehigh School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Middlehigh School?
75.9% of students at Odyssey Middlehigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Middlehigh School?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Middlehigh School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Middlehigh School?
Odyssey Middlehigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odyssey Middlehigh School rank among schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Middlehigh School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
Is Odyssey Middlehigh School a good school?
Odyssey Middlehigh School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shepherd Public Schools?
Besides Odyssey Middlehigh School, Shepherd Public Schools also operates Shepherd Elementary School (544 students), Shepherd High School (519 students), and Shepherd Middle School (390 students). See the Shepherd Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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