Summary:
Flextech High School Shepherd is the sole public charter high school serving grades 8-12 in the Flextech High School Shepherd district, located in Shepherd, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 74 students, the school has shown some strengths, such as outperforming the state average in 11th-grade M-Step/Science, but also faces challenges, including underperformance in M-Step/Social Studies and a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate.
Flextech High School Shepherd has a four-year graduation rate of 82.8%, which is a positive indicator of the school's ability to support students in completing their high school education. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, from 541 out of 735 Michigan high schools in 2022-2023 (rated 1 star) to 291 out of 739 in 2024-2025 (rated 3 stars), suggesting its performance may be variable over time.
With over 51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Flextech High School Shepherd likely serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes and require additional support and resources. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% may also be a contributing factor to its overall performance and may require targeted interventions to address.
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