Hawthorn Center serves 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hawthorn Center's student population of 11 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Motto
Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice, which translates, "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hawthorn Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
27%
18%
White
64%
63%
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
45%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hawthorn Center?
11 students attend Hawthorn Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hawthorn Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hawthorn Center offer ?
Hawthorn Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorn Center part of?
Hawthorn Center is part of Michigan Department Of Community Health School District.
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