Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ontonagon Area 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 250 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Ontonagon Area 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 Ontonagon Area 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.
Ontonagon Area School is ranked #1357 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ontonagon Area School?
The graduation rate of Ontonagon Area School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ontonagon Area School?
250 students attend Ontonagon Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ontonagon Area School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ontonagon Area School?
Ontonagon Area School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ontonagon Area School offer ?
Ontonagon Area School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ontonagon Area School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 250 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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