Detention Center serves 11 students in grades 4-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Detention Center's student population of 11 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Detention Center is 0.51, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Detention Center?
11 students attend Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Detention Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Detention Center?
Detention Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Detention Center offer ?
Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Detention Center part of?
Detention Center is part of Bay-Arenac Independent School District.
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