The Jefferson Center is part of the Ferndale Public Schools alternative education program. It is located in Oak Park, on the west side of Republic Street, between Leroy and Saratoga streets. The Jefferson Center services grades 9 through 12. Students can participate in student council as well as go out for basketball.
There are approximately 1,000 students enrolled in the various alternative and adult education programs in the Ferndale school district.
Director of the Adult and alternative education program is Gary Sophiea and can be reached at gsophiea@ferndaleschools.org.