Serving 224 students in grades 7-12, Onamia High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Onamia Secondary covers the entire Onamia school district, encompassing approximately 373.9 square miles in Onamia, MN. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onamia High School's student population of 224 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Onamia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onamia High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1534 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
50%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
60%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 01/29/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onamia High School's ranking?
Onamia High School is ranked #1534 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Onamia High School often compared to?
Onamia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isle Secondary, Milaca Secondary High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onamia High School?
The graduation rate of Onamia High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Onamia High School?
224 students attend Onamia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Onamia High School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onamia High School?
Onamia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Onamia High School offer ?
Onamia High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onamia High School part of?
Onamia High School is part of Onamia Public School District.
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