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Onaway Senior High School

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Onaway Senior High School is a public high school in Onaway, Michigan, serving around 160 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Inland Lakes Schools district, which is ranked 335 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Onaway Senior High School faces several challenges, including a predominantly white student population (over 90%), declining four-year graduation rates (from 100% in 2018-2019 to 83.7% in 2022-2023), and increasing dropout rates (from 0% to 8.1% in the same period). The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 26.5% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average and nearby Inland Lakes Secondary School, which had 11.7% in 2019-2020. Academically, Onaway Senior High School's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are well below the state averages, with only 10.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.3%.

While the nearby Inland Lakes Secondary School and Wolverine MiddleHigh School also face challenges, they generally outperform Onaway Senior High School across various metrics. The nearby Presque Isle Academy, a public magnet charter school, has particularly concerning performance, with very low graduation rates and high dropout rates. These comparisons highlight the need for targeted support and intervention to address the unique challenges faced by Onaway Senior High School and the broader educational landscape in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4549 M 33
       Onaway, MI  49765-9623

(989) 733-4800

District: Onaway Area Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
410th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,955 Help


Feeder schools for Onaway Senior High School:

Elementary:    Onaway Elementary School
Middle:    Onaway Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Two or more races:
6.0%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Compare Details Onaway Senior High School ranks worse than 55.2% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Onaway Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), two or more races (6%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Onaway Senior High School is 20.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Onaway Senior High School is $15,955.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Onaway Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaway Senior High School 410th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Onaway Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Onaway Area Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaway Area Community School District 335th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Onaway Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Onaway Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.19 510th 705 27.7%
2007 37.83 538th 767 29.9%
2008 48.97 468th 750 37.6%
2009 58.50 401st 754 46.8%
2010 51.87 464th 765 39.3%
2011 61.04 392nd 784 50.0%
2012 34.81 531st 773 31.3%
2013 37.33 518th 805 35.7%
2014 43.06 486th 799 39.2%
2015 46.50 464th 832 44.2%
2016 62.01 302nd 852 64.6%
2017 52.54 355th 835 57.5%
2018 38.94 499th 824 39.4%
2019 62.86 228th 666 65.8%
2021 24.58 450th 561 19.8%
2022 54.46 271st 531 49.0%
2023 17.68 609th 735 17.1%
2024 41.35 410th 743 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Onaway Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.94 392nd 755 48.1%
2019 51.22 250th 532 53.0%
2022 73.25 96th 369 74.0%
2024 45.66 321st 654 50.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Onaway Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 442nd 710 37.7%
2019 39.36 352nd 554 36.5%
2022 58.68 182nd 416 56.3%
2024 35.02 394th 619 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Onaway Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.53 511th 707 27.7%
2019 81.38 80th 543 85.3%
2023 14.26 539th 611 11.8%
2024 57.60 239th 633 62.2%
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Rank History for White students at Onaway Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.01 533rd 708 24.7%
2019 57.00 244th 582 58.1%
2022 38.06 321st 492 34.8%
2023 10.28 605th 647 6.5%
2024 31.22 438th 638 31.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Onaway Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a -21 268
1989 293 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a -9 286
1990 464 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 421 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 454 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 450 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1994 468 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 473 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 473 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 494 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 468 2 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 315 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 307 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2001 304 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2002 288 7 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 288 7 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 215 6 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 225
2005 252 3 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 215 4 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 228
2007 212 2 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 221
2008 218 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 226
2009 201 3 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2010 201 6 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 211
2011 189 5 0 8 1 0 3 0 206
2012 178 5 0 6 0 0 3 0 192
2013 179 4 0 8 0 0 4 0 195
2014 190 3 0 7 0 0 4 0 204
2015 189 2 0 4 0 0 5 0 200
2016 184 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 193
2017 182 2 0 2 2 0 3 0 191
2018 179 3 0 5 2 0 1 0 190
2019 171 3 0 6 2 0 1 0 183
2020 160 3 0 5 4 0 6 0 178
2021 155 2 0 4 1 0 9 0 171
2022 143 1 0 3 1 0 9 0 157
2023 146 2 0 1 1 0 10 0 160
2024 151 2 0 2 2 0 10 0 167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Onaway Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 n/a n/a n/a
1989 286 n/a n/a 26.2
1990 466 25.0 18.6 12.2
1991 425 n/a n/a n/a
1992 461 n/a n/a 25.6
1993 450 n/a 0.0 43.6
1994 470 23.8 19.7 21.9
1995 479 23.7 20.2 24
1996 479 23.7 20.2 24
1997 500 28.0 17.9 23.4
1998 477 28.0 17.0 22
1999 321 19.0 16.9 34.3
2000 314 18.2 17.3 58.6
2001 311 18.8 16.5 63.7
2002 299 20.2 14.8 58.9
2003 299 20.2 14.8 58.9
2004 225 17.1 13.2 93.3
2005 265 14.6 18.2 77.7
2006 228 14.6 15.6 87.7
2007 221 11.0 20.1 36.2
2008 226 11.9 19.0 43.4
2009 210 14.5 14.5 45.7
2010 211 13.5 15.6 51.2
2011 206 12.5 16.4 49.5
2012 192 13.0 14.7 58.3
2013 195 11.2 17.3 60.5
2014 204 10.5 19.4 55.9
2015 200 12.0 16.6 52
2016 193 12.0 16.0 50.3
2017 191 10.5 18.1 45.5
2018 190 9.5 20.0 55.8
2019 183 9.5 19.2 53
2020 178 8.5 20.7 60.1
2021 171 7.7 22.0 60.8
2022 157 8.0 19.6 47.8
2023 160 9.2 17.3 47.5
2024 167 7.9 20.9 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Onaway Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 n/a n/a n/a
1989 286 n/a n/a 26.2
1990 466 25.0 18.6 12.2
1991 425 n/a n/a n/a
1992 461 n/a n/a 25.6
1993 450 n/a 0.0 43.6
1994 470 23.8 19.7 21.9
1995 479 23.7 20.2 24
1996 479 23.7 20.2 24
1997 500 28.0 17.9 23.4
1998 477 28.0 17.0 22
1999 321 19.0 16.9 34.3
2000 314 18.2 17.3 58.6
2001 311 18.8 16.5 63.7
2002 299 20.2 14.8 58.9
2003 299 20.2 14.8 58.9
2004 225 17.1 13.2 93.3
2005 265 14.6 18.2 77.7
2006 228 14.6 15.6 87.7
2007 221 11.0 20.1 36.2
2008 226 11.9 19.0 43.4
2009 210 14.5 14.5 45.7
2010 211 13.5 15.6 51.2
2011 206 12.5 16.4 49.5
2012 192 13.0 14.7 58.3
2013 195 11.2 17.3 60.5
2014 204 10.5 19.4 55.9
2015 200 12.0 16.6 52
2016 193 12.0 16.0 50.3
2017 191 10.5 18.1 45.5
2018 190 9.5 20.0 55.8
2019 183 9.5 19.2 53
2020 178 8.5 20.7 60.1
2021 171 7.7 22.0 60.8
2022 157 8.0 19.6 47.8
2023 160 9.2 17.3 47.5
2024 167 7.9 20.9 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Onaway Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $426 (3.5%) $11,615 (96.5%) $12,042
2020 $541 (4.5%) $11,533 (95.5%) $12,074
2021 $1,989 (15.7%) $10,709 (84.3%) $12,698
2022 $2,324 (16.1%) $12,092 (83.9%) $14,416
2023 $3,077 (19.3%) $12,878 (80.7%) $15,955

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Onaway Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 666 High schoolsRanks 609th of 735 High schools
 48.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Onaway Senior High School)43.214.7
 28.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Onaway Area Community School District)43.214.7
 28.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Onaway Senior High School)52.340.5
 11.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Onaway Area Community School District)52.340.5
 11.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Onaway Senior High School)54.516.2
 38.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Onaway Area Community School District)54.516.2
 38.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students183160
 12.6%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic61
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White171146
 14.6%
Two or More Races110
 900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53%47.5%
 5.5%

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Onaway Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Onaway Elementary School
Middle : Onaway Middle School

Onaway Senior High School ranks 410th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Onaway Senior High School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Onaway Senior High School.


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