Serving 47 students in grades 4-12, Onamia Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onamia Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Onamia Academy's student population of 47 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Onamia Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onamia Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
13%
12%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onamia Academy's ranking?
Onamia Academy is ranked #1526 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onamia Academy?
The graduation rate of Onamia Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Onamia Academy?
47 students attend Onamia Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Onamia Academy students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onamia Academy?
Onamia Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Onamia Academy offer ?
Onamia Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Onamia Academy part of?
Onamia Academy is part of Onamia Public School District.
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