Detention Center

Detention Center serves 10 students in grades 3-12. 
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Detention Center's student population of 10 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Detention Center is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Detention Center?
10 students attend Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Detention Center students are White, 30% of students are Black, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Detention Center offer ?
Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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