MACDOUGALL/WALKER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

MacDougall/Walker Correctional Institution is a public high school that is part of the Unified School District #1 school district, located in Suffield, CT offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade.

It is important to clarify that **MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution is a high-security state prison in Connecticut, not an educational school.** It is the largest correctional facility in the state, operated by the Connecticut Department of Correction.

The facility is a complex that combines two units—the MacDougall building and the Walker building—located in Suffield, Connecticut. It serves as a Level 4 (high-security) and Level 5 (maximum-security) prison. Because of its security classification, the institution primarily houses inmates who require strict supervision, including those with significant behavioral issues or those serving long-term sentences for serious offenses.

While the facility focuses primarily on safety, security, and incarceration, it does offer various rehabilitative services to the incarcerated population, such as educational programs, vocational training, mental health services, and addiction treatment. These programs are designed to assist in the eventual reintegration of inmates into society. However, the institution is strictly a secure government facility, and it does not function as a school, college, or private educational institution.

For more information, contact MacDougall/Walker Correctional Institution at (860) 627-2127 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.