Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is 0.19, 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
#2303 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
90%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy's ranking?
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is ranked #2303 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy?
The graduation rate of Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy?
184 students attend Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy?
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy offer ?
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy part of?
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is part of Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy School District.
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