Onsted High School is a public high school in Onsted, Michigan. It is the only high school in the Onsted Community School district. Their nickname is the Wildcats. They are members of the Lenawee County Athletic Association.
Serving 388 students in grades 9-12, Onsted Community 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onsted Community High School's student population of 388 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Honoring Tradition....Preparing for the Future
School Rankings
Onsted Community 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 Onsted Community High School is 0.20, 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
#1878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
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 Onsted Community High School's ranking?
Onsted Community High School is ranked #1878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Onsted Community High School often compared to?
Onsted Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adrian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onsted Community High School?
The graduation rate of Onsted Community High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Onsted Community High School?
388 students attend Onsted Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Onsted Community High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onsted Community High School?
Onsted Community High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Onsted Community High School offer ?
Onsted Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onsted Community High School part of?
Onsted Community High School is part of Onsted Community Schools School District.
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