Youth Home Jackson ISD

12 Students

Other 3rd - 12th

School Overview

The **Youth Home, operated by the Jackson Intermediate School District (ISD)**, is a specialized educational facility located at 930 Fleming Avenue in Jackson, Michigan. It is designed to provide instructional services to students who are currently placed within the juvenile justice system or who are residing at the Jackson County Youth Center. The school functions as an essential component of the district’s mission to ensure that all students—regardless of their residential or legal status—have continued access to high-quality academic programming and support services.

The educational program at the Youth Home is structured to meet the unique needs of a transient and often high-needs student population. By providing a stable, classroom-based environment within the detention facility, the Jackson ISD ensures that students do not fall behind in their graduation requirements or credit attainment while navigating their personal or legal circumstances. The curriculum typically focuses on core academic subjects while emphasizing individualized instruction, helping to maintain educational continuity and prepare students for a successful transition back to their home school districts or into post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

133.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Youth Home Jackson ISD
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	1
Black	5
Two or More	1

White
5 (41.7 %)
Black
5 (41.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (8.3 %)
Two or More
1 (8.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson ISD
Phone:	(517)990-8088
Grade Range:	3rd - 12th
Total Students:	12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
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 7 3

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 3