Summary
Onekama Consolidated Schools is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 in Onekama, Michigan, with 281 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 51.25% in the 2023-2024 school year.
Onekama Consolidated Schools consistently outperforms the state average on M-Step and SAT/PSAT assessments across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 60.9% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.9%, and 72.2% of 4th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 39.4%. The school has also maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 80% to 92% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average, and has had low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 8.1% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. However, Onekama Consolidated Schools has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.1% to 30.8% over the past few years, compared to the state average.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy and Manistee Independent School District (ISD) Center Programs, Onekama Consolidated Schools has significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. This suggests that Onekama Consolidated Schools is performing better academically than its nearby counterparts. The school's higher level of funding, with spending per student increasing from $12,687 in 2020-2021 to $18,333 in 2023-2024, may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate may be a concern and could impact student learning and achievement, and the school may need to investigate the underlying causes and implement strategies to address this issue.
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