Ingham County Youth Center

Ingham County Youth Center is one of the minimally staffed unified-grade schools in LANSING, Michigan, part of Lansing Public School District, with 12 students on its rolls from grades 3 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 281 students per school, that is 96% below typical.

Across the 26 schools in Lansing Public School District (10,048 students total), Ingham County Youth Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Ingham County Youth Center reports that 58% of the student body identifies as Black. Other groups include 17% Hispanic, 17% multiracial, 8% White. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 11%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Ingham County Youth Center has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.3:1, putting Ingham County Youth Center tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 83% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Ingham County (around 49%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Ingham County indicate median household earnings sit near $65,526, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Ingham County Youth Center is one of 100 public schools in Ingham County (combined enrollment of about 37,914 students).

The closest other public school is Kendon School, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ingham County Youth Center has grew 33%, going from 9 students in 2018 to 12 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share expanded from 33% to 58%.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.