- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Odyssey Middlehigh School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 263138000151 · Mount Pleasant, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 13.8:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepherd Elementary School (544 students)
Odyssey Middlehigh School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Odyssey Middlehigh School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shepherd Elem
Shepherd Elementary School
544 students
- Shepherd High
Shepherd High School
519 students
- Shepherd Middl
Shepherd Middle School
390 students
- Winn Elementar
Winn Elementary School
224 students
- This school 69
Odyssey Middlehigh School
69 students
What this shows Odyssey Middlehigh School reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey Middlehigh School compares
Odyssey Middlehigh School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Shepherd Public Schools reports $12,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.