Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility

4 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility (also known as the Ionia Maximum Facility or "I-Max") is a high-security state prison located in Ionia, Michigan. Operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections, the facility is designed to house some of the state's most challenging and dangerous offenders. As a maximum-security institution, its primary focus is on maintaining rigid perimeter control, strict inmate supervision, and the secure containment of individuals who require long-term separation from the general prison population or other facilities.

The facility’s operations are defined by a structured environment that prioritizes safety for both staff and the public. Because of the nature of the inmate population it serves, the prison utilizes advanced security measures, including multiple layers of fencing, electronic surveillance, and restricted movement protocols. While the facility is primarily centered on secure confinement, it operates within the broader Michigan correctional system, adhering to state regulations regarding security classifications and inmate management programs.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ionia Maximum 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)527-6331
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:	0
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