Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, Onaway Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onaway Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Onaway Senior High School's student population of 167 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Onaway Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onaway Senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onaway Senior High School's ranking?
Onaway Senior High School is ranked #1413 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Onaway Senior High School often compared to?
Onaway Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers City High School, Posen Consolidated High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onaway Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Onaway Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Onaway Senior High School?
167 students attend Onaway Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Onaway Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onaway Senior High School?
Onaway Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Onaway Senior High School offer ?
Onaway Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onaway Senior High School part of?
Onaway Senior High School is part of Onaway Area Community School District.
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