For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 271 students in Ontonagon Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Ontonagon Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
271 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ontonagon Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,303 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,646 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,303
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,646
$17,782
Best Ontonagon Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ontonagon Area School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Gr: K-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ontonagon Area School District?
Ontonagon Area School District manages 1 public schools serving 271 students.
What is the rank of Ontonagon Area School District?
Ontonagon Area School District is ranked #265 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 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 Ontonagon Area School District?
89% of Ontonagon Area School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ontonagon Area School District?
Ontonagon Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ontonagon Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,646 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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