Onamia Academy

Onamia Academy is an alternative school located in the remote rural setting of Onamia, Minnesota. The school serves students from fourth grade through twelfth grade with a total enrollment of 45 students and a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. With six full-time equivalent teachers, Onamia Academy provides personalized attention to each student.

The academic performance data shows that the school currently has room for improvement, ranking #1230 out of 2027 schools in Minnesota, placing it at the 39th percentile statewide. The MySchoolScout rating is 5.0/10, and the academic score is 1.3/10. In terms of proficiency rates, only 12% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 8% are proficient or above in Math.

While these scores indicate areas for development, Onamia Academy focuses on providing a supportive environment that addresses individual student needs and fosters growth. The school's setting in a remote rural area offers a unique community atmosphere where students can benefit from smaller class sizes and closer teacher-student relationships. Onamia Academy is situated in the heart of Mille Lacs County, away from bustling urban centers but close to natural beauty and outdoor opportunities.

With an enrollment of 45 students, Onamia Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Onamia Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, Onamia Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.