For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 271 students in Ontonagon Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Ontonagon Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,461 Schools
# Students
271 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ontonagon Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 1993–2008. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,325 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,428
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,325
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ontonagon Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ontonagon Area School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Gr: K-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ontonagon Area School District?
Ontonagon Area School District manages 1 public schools serving 271 students.
What is the rank of Ontonagon Area School District?
Ontonagon Area School District is ranked #266 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ontonagon Area School District?
89% of Ontonagon Area School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ontonagon Area School District?
Ontonagon Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ontonagon Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,325 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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