Nay-Ah-Shing School

Nay-Ah-Shing School
43521 Oodena Dr
Onamia, MN 56359
137 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Nay-Ah-Shing School, located in Onamia, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational institution for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Operated by the tribe, the school is deeply committed to integrating rigorous academic standards with the preservation and revitalization of Ojibwe language, culture, and traditions. By fostering a unique learning environment that honors its indigenous roots, the school aims to empower students with the knowledge and identity necessary to succeed in both their tribal community and the broader modern world.

The school provides comprehensive K-12 education, focusing on holistic student development that balances traditional values with contemporary educational requirements. Through a curriculum that emphasizes culturally relevant teaching and community involvement, Nay-Ah-Shing works to create a supportive, small-school atmosphere. This setting allows for personalized attention and encourages students to take pride in their heritage while preparing them for future post-secondary opportunities and civic engagement.
137
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    137 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nay-Ah-Shing School
Phone: (320)532-4690
Website: http://www.nas.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Onamia Academy
ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
40 Students
407 130TH AVE S
ONAMIA, MN 56359 (8.4 miles away)
Other 4th - 12th