Odyssey MiddleHigh School

www.shepherdschools.net

79 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Odyssey Middle/High School, located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, is an alternative educational institution dedicated to serving students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. Operating under the umbrella of Mount Pleasant Public Schools, the institution focuses on providing a flexible, supportive setting designed to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, improve attendance, and earn their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its population. By prioritizing personalized learning plans and strong relationships between staff and students, Odyssey aims to foster a sense of community and academic confidence. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to the traditional high school, entering the workforce, or pursuing higher education.

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey MiddleHigh School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	10

White
60 (75.9 %)
American Indian
10 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (3.8 %)
Black
3 (3.8 %)
Two or More
3 (3.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shepherd Public Schools
Phone:	(989)773-9473
Website:	http://www.shepherdschools.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 29