- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Onaway, MI
Onaway Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Onaway Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262640006289
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onaway Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Onaway · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Onaway Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onaway Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Onaway, MI.
School address
District: Onaway Area Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262640006289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Onaway Senior High School held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 262640006289 · Onaway, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 17.7:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Onaway Elementary School (246 students)
Onaway Senior High School held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Onaway Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onaway Element
Onaway Elementary School
246 students
- This school
Onaway Senior High School
159 students
- Onaway Middle
Onaway Middle School
106 students
What this shows Onaway Senior High School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onaway Senior High School compares
Onaway Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$15,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Onaway Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Onaway Area Community School District reports $15,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onaway Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaway Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onaway Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onaway Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high 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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onaway Senior High School
How many students attend Onaway Senior High School?
Onaway Senior High School has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Onaway, MI. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onaway Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onaway Senior High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onaway Senior High School?
47.5% of students at Onaway Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onaway Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Onaway Senior High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Onaway, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onaway Senior High School?
Onaway Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onaway Senior High School rank among public schools in Onaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Onaway Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Onaway, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Onaway Area Community School District?
Besides Onaway Senior High School, Onaway Area Community School District also operates Onaway Elementary School (246 students) and Onaway Middle School (106 students). See the Onaway Area Community School District district page for the complete list.