SAGINAW COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER

Saginaw County Juvenile Center is a public high school that is part of the Saginaw ISD school district, located in SAGINAW, MI with about 37 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, Saginaw County Juvenile Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Saginaw County Juvenile Center**, located at 3360 Hospital Road in Saginaw, Michigan, serves as a secure detention and treatment facility for youth within the county’s justice system. The facility is designed to provide a structured, safe, and rehabilitative environment for juveniles who have been remanded to custody by the court. Its primary mission is to balance public safety with the developmental needs of the youth, offering a setting that prioritizes supervision, behavioral intervention, and the maintenance of essential services during a period of confinement.

Beyond its role as a detention center, the facility integrates educational and support programming to help residents continue their schooling and address the underlying issues contributing to their involvement with the justice system. The center works in collaboration with the Saginaw County judicial and social service networks to facilitate case management, mental health support, and transition planning. By focusing on accountability and skill-building, the institution aims to mitigate recidivism and assist young people in successfully reintegrating back into their families and the broader community.

For more information, contact Saginaw County Juvenile Center at (989) 799-2821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.