DETENTION CENTER

Detention Center is a public school that is part of the Bay-Arenac ISD school district, located in ESSEXVILLE, MI with about 9 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade.

The facility located at 520 West Hampton Rd in Essexville, Michigan, operates as a juvenile Detention Center. Unlike a traditional academic school, this institution serves as a secure, short-term residential facility for youth who have been placed in the custody of the court system. Its primary focus is the safety, supervision, and behavioral management of residents while they await further court hearings or placement transitions.

Despite its restrictive environment, the facility is mandated to provide educational continuity for its residents. The school component functions as a transitional or alternative learning site where students work on individualized assignments, often coordinated with their home school districts to ensure they do not fall behind academically. The primary objective of the educational programming is to maintain a structured routine, address core academic requirements, and provide a stable environment conducive to both learning and personal rehabilitation during the students' time at the center.

For more information, contact Detention Center at (989) 667-3209 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.