Onaway Senior High School
Tel:
(989)733-4800
- Onaway Senior High School serves 191 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Onaway Senior High School's student population of 191 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Onaway Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Onaway Senior High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1522 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 96% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Onaway Area Community School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Onaway Senior High School is Presque Isle Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Onaway Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Onaway Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Onaway Onaway Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 266 students
0.0 miles
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989)733-4900 0.0 K-5 266 - Onaway Onaway Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 147 students
0.0 miles
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989)733-4850 0.0 6-8 147 - Onaway Presque Isle Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
0.5 miles
20830 Cedar Street
Onaway, MI 49765
(989)733-6708 0.5 9-12 36 - Wolverine Wolverine Middle/High School Grades: K-12 | 130 students
19.1 miles
13131 Brook St
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231)525-9050 19.1 K-12 130 - Wolverine Wolverine Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 157 students
19.3 miles
5993 Sholes St
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231)525-8201 19.3 K-6 157
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