High Schools in Onsted Community Schools

Onsted Community High School is the sole high school in the Onsted Community Schools district, serving grades 9-12 with 365 students in a rural Michigan setting. This single-school district means all high school metrics directly reflect this one campus, which has shown dramatic swings in state ranking—from the 20th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 80th percentile in 2024-2025, then settling at the 67th percentile in 2025-2026. Parents should note this volatility suggests different cohorts perform very differently, with the 2024-2025 class being exceptionally strong.

Academically, the school shows clear strengths and weaknesses. Science and social studies are standout areas, with 11th-grade science proficiency consistently 10-12 points above the state average (45.9% vs. 35.2% in 2025-2026) and social studies also exceeding state norms. Ninth-grade PSAT English Language Arts is particularly impressive at 73.8% proficiency versus 60.2% statewide. However, mathematics remains a persistent challenge—proficiency rates hover near or below state averages across all grades and exams, with 10th-grade PSAT math at 25.8% versus 31.5% statewide. The school also saw a sharp decline in SAT Reading/Writing from 69.1% in 2024-2025 to 48.5% in 2025-2026, a 20-point drop that parents may want to investigate further.

Beyond test scores, the school posts positive graduation metrics—87.5% graduation rate versus 84.0% statewide, and a dropout rate of just 3.1% compared to 7.1% statewide. However, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at 33.5%, well above the state average of 27.9%, meaning nearly one in three students misses substantial school time. With 33.15% of students receiving free/reduced lunch and a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1, the school serves a moderately diverse socioeconomic population. Per-student spending of $13,912 is moderate. While the school excels in retaining students through graduation and shows strength in science and early high school ELA, the math struggles and absenteeism issues are areas parents should watch closely.