Nay Ah Shing School, also known as Mille Lacs Band K-12 Schools, is a K-12 tribal school system headquartered in unincorporated Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, with an Onamia postal address. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education. It is on the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
Nay-ah-shing School serves 132 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nay-ah-shing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nay-ah-shing School's student population of 132 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nay-ah-shing School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nay-ah-shing School?
The graduation rate of Nay-ah-shing School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Nay-ah-shing School?
132 students attend Nay-ah-shing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nay-ah-shing School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nay-ah-shing School?
Nay-ah-shing School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nay-ah-shing School offer ?
Nay-ah-shing School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nay-ah-shing School part of?
Nay-ah-shing School is part of Nay-Ah-Shing School District.
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