Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility

4 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (BCF) is a multi-custody state prison located in Ionia, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Opened in 2001, the facility is designed to house a significant population of male prisoners across various security levels, ranging from Level I (minimum) to Level IV (maximum). As one of several correctional institutions clustered in the Ionia area, Bellamy Creek serves as a major hub for the state’s incarcerated population, focusing on secure confinement while managing the daily logistical needs of thousands of inmates.

Beyond its primary function of housing and security, the facility integrates various rehabilitative and operational programs aimed at prisoner management. This includes medical and mental health services, vocational training, and work assignments that assist in the facility's day-to-day maintenance. Because it functions as a high-security institution, the facility operates under strict protocols regarding visitation, security screening, and staff conduct, serving as a critical component of Michigan’s broader penal infrastructure.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	3

Black
3 (75.0 %)
White
1 (25.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan Department of Corrections
Phone:	(616)527-2510
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4
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:	3
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

Ungraded 4