The G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility is a state prison for men located in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, owned and operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. This facility dates from 1985.
Cotton Correctional Facility serves 12 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotton Correctional Facility's student population of 12 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Year Founded
1985
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cotton Correctional Facility is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
33%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cotton Correctional Facility?
12 students attend Cotton Correctional Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cotton Correctional Facility students are Black, 33% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cotton Correctional Facility offer ?
Cotton Correctional Facility offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotton Correctional Facility part of?
Cotton Correctional Facility is part of Michigan Department Of Corrections School District.
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