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Onamia High School

High School · Onamia Public School District · Onamia, MN

A high school in Onamia, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.

35465 125TH AVE, Onamia, MN 56359

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$20,622
Chronic Absenteeism67.8%

Students at Onamia High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Onamia High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,176/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Onamia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,852

Median home value

$205,500

Median rent

$803/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kokesh Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.7 mi40Compare →
Onamia AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.84–120.7 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Onamia Public School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$20,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Onamia High School is listed in ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Onamia High School

Onamia High School is a public high school in Onamia, MN, part of Onamia Public School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,393 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Onamia High School

What grades does Onamia High School serve?

Onamia High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Onamia High School?

Onamia High School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Onamia High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Onamia High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Onamia High School rank in MN?

Onamia High School ranks #1,393 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Onamia High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Onamia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Onamia High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Onamia High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Onamia High School a charter school?

No, Onamia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Onamia High School a Title I school?

No, Onamia High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onamia High School?

79.7% of students at Onamia High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mille Lacs County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.8%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 56359)
3,451
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
42.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56359; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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