Genesee County Jail serves 24 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Genesee County Jail ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Genesee County Jail's student population of 24 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Genesee County Jail is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
75%
18%
White
21%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Genesee County Jail?
24 students attend Genesee County Jail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Genesee County Jail students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Genesee County Jail?
Genesee County Jail has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Genesee County Jail offer ?
Genesee County Jail offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Genesee County Jail part of?
Genesee County Jail is part of MT. Morris Consolidated Schools School District.
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