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Odyssey MiddleHigh School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Odyssey MiddleHigh School is a small public school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 and part of the Shepherd Public Schools district. While the school has a unique student population with a higher percentage of Native American students, it has consistently struggled with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Compared to nearby schools like Shepherd High School and St. Louis High School, Odyssey MiddleHigh School's test scores are significantly lower, with only 25% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 37.5% proficient or better in M-Step/Social Studies. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 15% to 55.5% in recent years, while its dropout rates have been high, ranging from 15.3% to 40.7%. Additionally, Odyssey MiddleHigh School has struggled with very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.8% to 73.8%.

Despite these challenges, there are signs of improvement, with the school's statewide ranking improving from 808 out of 824 schools in 2017-2018 to 420 out of 743 schools in 2023-2024. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with the school's low academic performance, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. The unique student population, with a higher percentage of Native American students, may also indicate the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support systems to address the specific needs of this student population.

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,066

Per pupil spending ?

88.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3441 S Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858-9125

(989) 773-9473

District: Shepherd Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

American Indian:

13.0%

Hispanic:

5.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 20th percentile in 2007 → 43rd in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2007

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (31% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Michigan average (46% vs 83%)

!Dropout rate above the Michigan average (28% vs 8%)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school31%

District avg44%

Michigan avg39%

Not ranked this year

Odyssey MiddleHigh School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

152^nd of 613Shepherd Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	40.1	420 of 743	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	3.3	808 of 824	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	12.0	698 of 852	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.7	676 of 832	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	21.0	597 of 805	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	10.9	681 of 773	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	6.1	719 of 765	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	9.0	680 of 754	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	5.8	702 of 750	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	19.4	616 of 767	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	5.4	653 of 705	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	45.9	315 of 654	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	4.2	723 of 755	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	17.7	550 of 638	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	1.2	703 of 708	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)52nd percentile+8 vs school

White (2024)14th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2023-2024) ?

Social Studies38%~ state avg

Science25%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)	M-Step Math (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Odyssey MiddleHigh School	Public	7-12	3441 S Wise Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 773-9473	69	4	18.6	88.4%	54 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)											$17,066	$927	$16,139
Oasis	Public, Virtual	6-12	3480 S Isabella Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 775-2290	138	9	15.7	65.2%	74 (53.6%)	5 (3.6%)	14 (10.1%)	1 (0.7%)	30 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.1%)								(n/a)											$15,727	$7,729	$7,998
Isabella Day Treatment	Public, Virtual	7-12	2007 E Preston St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 775-2290	6	0			6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$5,500	$1,306	$4,194
Shepherd High School	Public	9-12	301 S 4th St	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 828-6601	519	22	23.4	35.8%	458 (88.2%)	8 (1.5%)	18 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.2%)	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.5%)	66.9	207^th of 739 public high schools	72.0%		64.8	215^th of 743 public high schools	71.1%	8			61.5	26.6				45.0		48.6	$11,793	$1,250	$10,543
Mt Pleasant Senior High School	Public	9-12	1155 S Elizabeth St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2201	1,066	68	15.7	33.6%	771 (72.3%)	38 (3.6%)	75 (7.0%)	20 (1.9%)	63 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	98 (9.2%)	71.4	175^th of 739 public high schools	76.3%		72.7	163^rd of 743 public high schools	78.1%	12			65.7	39.4				33.3		52.8	$16,639	$1,749	$14,890
Kinney School	Public	9-12	720 N Kinney Ave	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2350	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Flextech High School Shepherd	Public, Charter	8-12	380 W Blanchard Rd	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Flextech High School Shepherd	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 206-3260	79	5	16.1	59.5%	68 (86.1%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	58.3	291^st of 739 public high schools	60.6%					(n/a)			52.9					52.9		29.4	$12,097	$862	$11,234
Coleman JuniorSenior High School	Public	7-12	4951 N Lewis Rd	Coleman	48618	Midland County	Coleman Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 465-6171	244	18	13.7	54.5%	226 (92.6%)	4 (1.6%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	53.7	337^th of 739 public high schools	54.4%		50.9	336^th of 743 public high schools	54.8%	1	77.1	20.0	43.6		23.9	13.0	42.9	41.0	42.9	41.0	$18,171	$1,720	$16,451
Central Michigan Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	8201 N Croswell Rd	Saint Louis	48880	Gratiot County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(989) 681-4361	1	0			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
St Louis Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	8585 N Croswell Rd	Saint Louis	48880	Gratiot County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(989) 681-6444	13	0		53.8%	5 (38.5%)	8 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Odyssey MiddleHigh School

How many students attend Odyssey MiddleHigh School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 69 students attended Odyssey MiddleHigh School.

What is the racial makeup of Odyssey MiddleHigh School?

Students at Odyssey MiddleHigh School are 78% White, 13% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Odyssey MiddleHigh School in?

Shepherd Public Schools

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