The Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility, located in Ionia, Michigan, named after the prison's first warden, is a facility for male offenders who are, on average, younger than most other prisoners.
Handlon Correctional Facility serves 3 students in grades 9-12.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Handlon Correctional Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Handlon Correctional Facility's student population of 3 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Handlon Correctional Facility is 0.00, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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
How many students attend Handlon Correctional Facility?
3 students attend Handlon Correctional Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Handlon Correctional Facility students are Black.
What grades does Handlon Correctional Facility offer ?
Handlon Correctional Facility offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Handlon Correctional Facility part of?
Handlon Correctional Facility is part of Michigan Department Of Corrections School District.
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