Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Onekama Consolidated Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onekama Consolidated Schools's student population of 304 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Onekama Consolidated Schools 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 Onekama Consolidated Schools is 0.17, 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
#1595 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onekama Consolidated Schools's ranking?
Onekama Consolidated Schools is ranked #1595 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Onekama Consolidated Schools often compared to?
Onekama Consolidated Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Manistee Middle High School, Knd Elementary School, Bear Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onekama Consolidated Schools?
The graduation rate of Onekama Consolidated Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Onekama Consolidated Schools?
304 students attend Onekama Consolidated Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Onekama Consolidated Schools students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onekama Consolidated Schools?
Onekama Consolidated Schools has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Onekama Consolidated Schools offer ?
Onekama Consolidated Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Onekama Consolidated Schools part of?
Onekama Consolidated Schools is part of Onekama Consolidated Schools School District.
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