Serving 137 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ojibwe Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ojibwe Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ojibwe Charter School's student population of 137 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Motto
To ensure a quality education for urban, minority, and/or poor children by improving and expanding educational opportunities through innovative oversight methods.
School Rankings
Ojibwe Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ojibwe Charter School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
87%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ojibwe Charter School's ranking?
Ojibwe Charter School is ranked #2336 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ojibwe Charter School often compared to?
Ojibwe Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rudyard Area Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ojibwe Charter School?
The graduation rate of Ojibwe Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ojibwe Charter School?
137 students attend Ojibwe Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ojibwe Charter School students are American Indian, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ojibwe Charter School?
Ojibwe Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ojibwe Charter School offer ?
Ojibwe Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ojibwe Charter School part of?
Ojibwe Charter School is part of Ojibwe Charter School District.
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