Thumb Correctional Facility is a Michigan prison, located in Lapeer, for male prisoners. It is a Level II, lower-level security prison.
Thumb Correctional Facility serves 10 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thumb Correctional Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Thumb Correctional Facility's student population of 10 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thumb Correctional Facility is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
40%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Thumb Correctional Facility?
The graduation rate of Thumb Correctional Facility is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Thumb Correctional Facility?
10 students attend Thumb Correctional Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thumb Correctional Facility students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Thumb Correctional Facility offer ?
Thumb Correctional Facility offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thumb Correctional Facility part of?
Thumb Correctional Facility is part of Michigan Department Of Corrections School District.
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