- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onamia, MN
Onamia High School
Federal NCES profile for Onamia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272505001196
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onamia High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Onamia · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Onamia High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onamia High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Onamia, MN.
School address
District: Onamia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272505001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Onamia High School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 272505001196 · Onamia, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 22.4:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Onamia Elementary School (131 students)
Onamia High School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Onamia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Onamia High School
224 students
- Onamia Element
Onamia Elementary School
131 students
- Onamia Primary
Onamia Primary School
130 students
- Onamia Academy 36
Onamia Academy
36 students
- Kokesh Area Le 28
Kokesh Area Learning Center
28 students
What this shows Onamia High School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onamia High School compares
Onamia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
83.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,622
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 50.0%
White 34.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Onamia High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Onamia Public School District reports $20,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onamia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onamia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onamia Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onamia Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kokesh Area Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Onamia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onamia High School
How many students attend Onamia High School?
Onamia High School has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onamia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onamia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onamia High School is 22.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onamia High School?
68.9% of students at Onamia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onamia High School?
The largest demographic group at Onamia High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.0% of enrollment, in Onamia, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onamia High School?
Onamia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onamia High School rank among schools in Onamia?
By Resource Investment Index, Onamia High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Onamia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Onamia on the city page.
What other schools are in Onamia Public School District?
Besides Onamia High School, Onamia Public School District also operates Onamia Elementary School (131 students), Onamia Primary School (130 students), and Onamia Academy (36 students). See the Onamia Public School District district page for the complete list.