Summary:
The city of Onamia, Minnesota is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a high-need student population, with all schools having very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.47% to 97.73%.
Among the standout schools, Nay-Ah-Shing School, an alternative school, has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 97.73% and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 6.1, suggesting more individualized attention for students. Onamia Academy, another alternative school, maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%, despite relatively low proficiency rates in math and reading. In contrast, Kokesh Area Learning Center has an extremely high student-teacher ratio of 78.4, which is concerning and may impact the quality of instruction and support for students.
Overall, the Onamia Public School District and the Nay-Ah-Shing School district face significant challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all grade levels and subjects. The high free/reduced lunch rates and low test scores indicate that the Onamia schools serve a very high-need student population, which likely requires additional resources and support to improve academic outcomes.
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