Cotton Correctional Facility

12 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Cotton Correctional Facility (officially known as the **G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility**) is a state prison located in Jackson, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Named after a former warden, the facility is designed as a multi-security level institution. It functions as a critical component of Michigan’s correctional infrastructure, housing a diverse population of male prisoners ranging from minimum to secure (Level IV) security levels.

The facility is notable for its size and its focus on rehabilitation and prisoner programming. Beyond basic incarceration, the institution offers various educational and vocational opportunities, including GED preparation, substance abuse treatment programs, and trade-based work assignments. As part of a larger cluster of correctional facilities in the Jackson area, it plays a significant role in the local economy and the state’s broader strategy for inmate management and reintegration.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cotton Correctional Facility
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Black	7

Black
7 (58.3%)
White
4 (33.3%)
Hispanic
1 (8.3%)

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)780-5000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	12
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:	5
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 12