MARQUETTE BRANCH PRISON

Marquette Branch Prison is a public high school that is part of the Michigan Department of Corrections school district, located in MARQUETTE, MI with about 6 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

Marquette Branch Prison, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is one of the state's oldest and most secure correctional facilities. Opened in 1889, it serves as a maximum-security prison designed to house high-risk offenders. Because of its remote location and imposing stone architecture, the facility is often recognized for its stark, utilitarian environment, which has remained a fixture of the Marquette community for over a century.

Beyond its role in housing long-term inmates, the prison is notable for its historical significance and its complex relationship with the surrounding region. While it operates under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Corrections, the facility is widely known for its stringent security protocols and its focus on industrial and vocational programming for those incarcerated. Today, it remains a critical component of Michigan’s penal system, balancing the challenges of modern correctional management with the maintenance of a site that has been in continuous operation since the late 19th century.

For more information, contact Marquette Branch Prison at (906) 226-6531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.