The Ionia Correctional Facility, also known as "I-Max" after its maximum security housing units, is a U.S. state prison located in Ionia, Michigan. The prison was opened in 1987 and consists of five maximum security level V housing units and two medium security level II housing units.
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility serves 3 students in grades 9-12.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility's student population of 3 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility is 0.00, 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
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
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
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 Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility?
3 students attend Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility students are Black.
What grades does Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility offer ?
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility part of?
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility is part of Michigan Department Of Corrections School District.
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