The Shepherd Public School District is located in the Village of Shepherd in southern Isabella County in Michigan. The district is about 60 miles (100 km) north of Lansing and about 5 miles (8 km) south of Mt. Pleasant, home of Central Michigan University where many Shepherd students take advantage of dual enrollment opportunities. The school is a rural/agricultural community, covers approximately 112 square miles (290 km2) and has a minority population of almost 8%. Most students are transported to school on one of the district's 29 buses. The district is classified as Class B and has an approximate total enrollment of 1,800 students and about 120 certified staff.