High Schools in Onsted Community Schools

Onsted Community Schools is a small school district in Michigan that serves the community of Onsted, with only one high school, Onsted Community High School. This high school has faced several challenges in recent years, including declining academic performance, significant gaps in mathematics proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with socioeconomic challenges.

Onsted Community High School has an enrollment of 389 students, with a predominantly White student body (90.75%). The school's statewide ranking has dropped from the top 75% of Michigan high schools to the bottom 20% over the past three years, and its proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics (8.9% proficient compared to the state average of 26.3%). The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.2% is also below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 33.5% is quite high.

Despite these challenges, Onsted Community Schools spends $12,098 per student, which is slightly higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (41.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as improving academic programs, supporting student engagement, and providing additional resources for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for Onsted Community High School to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.