Shawono Center

Michigan Department of Human Services
10 N HOWES LAKE RD
GRAYLING, MI 49738
14 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Shawono Center, located in Grayling, Michigan, is a specialized residential treatment facility operated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It serves as a secure, high-acuity juvenile justice facility designed to provide intensive rehabilitation, treatment, and educational services to youth who have been adjudicated for serious offenses. The center focuses on a trauma-informed care model, aiming to rehabilitate residents through behavioral intervention, mental health support, and individualized treatment plans that address the specific needs of each youth.

Beyond its clinical and behavioral services, the Shawono Center maintains a strong focus on education and personal development. The facility operates an onsite school program that allows residents to continue their academic progress, often focusing on credit recovery and vocational skill-building to prepare them for their eventual transition back into the community. By integrating academic instruction with therapeutic programming, the center seeks to reduce recidivism and help youth develop the social and cognitive skills necessary for successful reintegration into society.
14
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    10 (71.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (28.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Michigan Department of Human Services
Phone: (517)335-3541
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Grayling High School
Crawford AuSable Schools
452 Students
1135 N OLD 27
GRAYLING, MI 49738 (4.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th