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Ontonagon County

Michigan · Public K-12

From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Ontonagon County's 3 public schools collectively enroll about 493 K-12 students, with Ontonagon Area School District the heaviest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Ontonagon County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
493
-51 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
3 districts
Enrollment
493
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,398
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.6%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
3
493 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ontonagon Area School District
271 students · 3 districts in Ontonagon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ontonagon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
60
11.4% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Ontonagon Area SchoolOntonagonCombinedKG-12271·
EwenTrout Creek Consolidated SchoolEwenCombinedPK-12170·
GogebicOntonagon ISD Special EducationBerglandCombinedPK-1252·

Cities in Ontonagon County

Bergland1 schoolEwen1 schoolOntonagon1 school

About Ontonagon County

In Michigan, Ontonagon County is a thinly populated county of about 5,850 residents. 3 public schools across the county hosts about 493 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,398, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Michigan median.

Ontonagon Area School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 271 students across Ontonagon County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Ontonagon County has contracted 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 544 students to 493. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 94% to 90% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Ontonagon County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ontonagon County?
Ontonagon County, Michigan has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 493 students.
What is the largest school district in Ontonagon County?
Ontonagon Area School District is the largest school district in Ontonagon County, serving approximately 271 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Ontonagon County?
Ontonagon County, Michigan has a population of approximately 5,850, with a median age of 60. About 11.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Ontonagon County?
Median household income in Ontonagon County is $54,398, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ontonagon County?
Approximately 18.4% of adults 25 and older in Ontonagon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ontonagon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.6% of students in Ontonagon County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ontonagon County schools?
Across Ontonagon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Ontonagon County?
Ontonagon County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Ontonagon County is owner-occupied?
Ontonagon County has about 5,238 housing units, of which roughly 87.1% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Ontonagon County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Ontonagon County include Ontonagon Area School, EwenTrout Creek Consolidated School, GogebicOntonagon ISD Special Education. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data