St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility serves 3 students in grades 4-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility's student population of 3 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility is 0.45, 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
3:1
16:1
American Indian
33%
1%
Black
67%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
29%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility?
3 students attend St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility students are Black, and 33% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility?
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility offer ?
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility part of?
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility is part of St. Ignace Area Schools.
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