Onaway Area Community School District

Situated at 4549 M 33 in Onaway, Michigan, the Onaway Area Community School District serves as a primary educational pillar for its remote rural community. Operating as an open, traditional public school district, it encompasses three active schools offering a complete learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 511 students, providing a cohesive environment where young learners transition seamlessly from foundational early childhood programs to secondary graduation pathways.

To ensure small class sizes and high-quality learning outcomes, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling over 155 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 69 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of about 7 to 1 that fosters individualized instruction and meaningful student-teacher connections. Backed by a dedicated network of more than 85 support staff members, Onaway Area Community School District delivers a responsive, community-centered learning environment tailored to the unique strengths and needs of its northern Michigan families.