OJIBWAY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Ojibway Correctional Facility is a public high school that is part of the Michigan Department of Corrections school district, located in MARENISCO, MI offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

The **Ojibway Correctional Facility** is a state-operated prison located in Marenisco, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula. Originally established as a camp in the 1970s, it transitioned into a full-scale correctional institution in 2000. The facility was designed to house minimum and medium-security male inmates, focusing on rehabilitation through work programs, educational opportunities, and vocational training intended to prepare individuals for eventual reentry into society.

It is important to note that the facility **closed permanently in December 2018** as part of a strategic initiative by the Michigan Department of Corrections to consolidate operations and address declining inmate populations and budgetary efficiencies. Since its closure, the site has remained a significant point of interest regarding local economic impact in Gogebic County, as the prison had long served as one of the area’s primary employers. Efforts have since been made by local officials to repurpose the site for new industrial or community use.

For more information, contact Ojibway Correctional Facility at (906) 787-2217 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.