LYLE A TORRANT CENTER
Lyle A Torrant Center is a public school that is part of the Jackson ISD school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 154 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Lyle A Torrant Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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 Lyle A. Torrant Center, located in Jackson, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD). It is designed to provide high-quality, individualized instruction for students with significant cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorders, and severe multiple disabilities. The school focuses on a comprehensive approach to learning that emphasizes functional life skills, communication development, and independence, ensuring that students from across the county receive the tailored support necessary to reach their personal potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
Beyond standard academics, the Torrant Center is known for its robust integration of therapeutic services and community-based instruction. The facility brings together a multidisciplinary team of educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to provide holistic support for students from preschool through age 26. By prioritizing hands-on experiences and transition planning, the center aims to prepare its students for life beyond the classroom, helping them become as integrated and self-sufficient as possible within their local communities.
For more information, contact Lyle A Torrant Center at (517) 768-5129 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MI 49201-8652
(517) 768-5129
http://www.jcisd.org
LYLE A TORRANT CENTER is a public school in JACKSON, MI with about 154 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson ISD
- Total Students:
- 154
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 154 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LYLE A TORRANT CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Black or African American
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Female
- 33.1%
- Male
- 66.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.