Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Onaway Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Onaway Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Onaway, MI, covering approximately 408.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 19.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onaway Senior High School's student population of 159 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Onaway Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onaway Senior High School is 0.13, which is less 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
#1653 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onaway Senior High School's ranking?
Onaway Senior High School is ranked #1653 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Onaway Senior High School?
159 students attend Onaway Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Onaway Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onaway Senior High School?
Onaway Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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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