Parnall Correctional Facility

7 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parnall Correctional Facility (also known as the State Prison of Southern Michigan) is a Level I, minimum-security prison operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Located in Jackson, Michigan, it serves as a major hub within the state's correctional system, functioning as part of a larger complex that has a long, storied history in Michigan’s penal administration. The facility focuses on low-security inmates, emphasizing workforce development, educational programs, and rehabilitative services designed to prepare individuals for their eventual reintegration into society.

As a minimum-security institution, Parnall utilizes a structure that allows for greater movement and responsibility compared to higher-security facilities. The facility prioritizes "re-entry" initiatives, which include vocational training in various trades and opportunities for inmates to work on institutional maintenance or community-based projects. By maintaining a focus on structure and accountability, the prison aims to reduce recidivism by providing incarcerated individuals with the skills and discipline necessary to lead productive lives upon their release.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parnall Correctional Facility
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Black	3
American Indian	1

White
3 (42.9%)
Black
3 (42.9%)
American Indian
1 (14.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan Department of Corrections
Phone:	(517)780-6004
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Ungraded 7