The Marquette Branch Prison is located in Marquette, Michigan on the south shore of Lake Superior. The prison, which opened in 1889, is a facility of the Michigan Department of Corrections that holds about 1,100 inmates in maximum and minimum-security housing.
Marquette Branch Prison serves 1 students in grades 9-12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marquette Branch Prison's student population of 1 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marquette Branch Prison is 0.00, 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.
White
100%
63%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marquette Branch Prison?
1 students attend Marquette Branch Prison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Marquette Branch Prison students are White.
What grades does Marquette Branch Prison offer ?
Marquette Branch Prison offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marquette Branch Prison part of?
Marquette Branch Prison is part of Michigan Department Of Corrections School District.
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