Hawthorn Center serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorn Center's student population of 12 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Motto
Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice, which translates, "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hawthorn Center is 0.38, 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
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
25%
18%
White
75%
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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 Hawthorn Center?
12 students attend Hawthorn Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hawthorn Center students are White, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does Hawthorn Center offer ?
Hawthorn Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorn Center part of?
Hawthorn Center is part of Michigan Department Of Community Health School District.
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