Shepherd High School

Shepherd High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 S 4th St,  Shepherd, MI
Shepherd Public Schools
3.5
5.0
529 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Joseph Passalacqua
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
238:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
90.8%
Native American
3.9%
Hispanic
2.9%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Central Michigan University 77 Students
Michigan State University 58 Students
Mid Michigan College 43 Students
Ferris State University 38 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 35 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 34 Students
Alma College 19 Students
Grand Valley State University 18 Students
Wayne State University 18 Students
Northern Michigan University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Biology 9 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Creative Writing 8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7 Students
Music Teacher Education 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 83 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/25/2025
The best part of school is the academic opportunities with Dual enrollment and CTE. The sports opportunities are also great. The worst parts of my experience has been lack of one on one check ins with students. Shepherd actually does a really good job, but maybe could have more in school wide activities during the school day.
5.0 Senior
12/27/2024
I am SO glad that I graduated from this school. It has allowed me to gain so many great memories. Being part of the Music program has been the best part of being in this school.
3.0 NicheUser
6/1/2015
It's not everyone's cup of tea but I like it.The pizza is a common complaint but I don't mind it.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
2/4/2015
Smallest town with the biggest heart around; that is how most people would describe Shepherd, Michigan. With a population around 1,550 people it is hard not to say Shepherd is a tight-knit community. With many sports, clubs and academic opportunities at Shepherd Public School's there is always somew...
5.0 student
4/14/2008

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Shepherd High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shepherd, MI and is served by the Shepherd Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 529 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Shepherd High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 22. Learn more about what Shepherd has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shepherd High School.

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