Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ojibwe Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ojibwe Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ojibwe Charter School's student population of 144 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ojibwe Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ojibwe Charter School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
87%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
10%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ojibwe Charter School's ranking?
Ojibwe Charter School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ojibwe Charter School?
The graduation rate of Ojibwe Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ojibwe Charter School?
144 students attend Ojibwe Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ojibwe Charter School students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ojibwe Charter School?
Ojibwe Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ojibwe Charter School offer ?
Ojibwe Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ojibwe Charter School part of?
Ojibwe Charter School is part of Ojibwe Charter School District.
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