For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 511 students in Onaway Area Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Onaway Area Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
511 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Onaway Area Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,632 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,632
$18,604
Spending / Student
$13,252
$17,782
Best Onaway Area Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onaway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4850
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Onaway Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4800
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Onaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4900
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4900
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onaway Area Community School District?
Onaway Area Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 511 students.
What is the rank of Onaway Area Community School District?
Onaway Area Community School District is ranked #425 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Onaway Area Community School District?
93% of Onaway Area Community School District 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 Area Community School District?
Onaway Area Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Onaway Area Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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