Serving 45 students in grades 4-12, Onamia Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Onamia Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Onamia Academy's student population of 45 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Healing the Past. Breaking the Cycle. Changing the Future.
Onamia Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onamia Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Onamia Academy's ranking?
Onamia Academy is ranked #1596 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onamia Academy?
The graduation rate of Onamia Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Onamia Academy?
45 students attend Onamia Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Onamia Academy students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onamia Academy?
Onamia Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Onamia Academy offer ?
Onamia Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onamia Academy part of?
Onamia Academy is part of Onamia Public School District.
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