LaPorte Juvenile Correctional

35 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Madison Juvenile Correctional Facility, located in LaPorte, Indiana, serves as a medium-security institution operated by the Indiana Department of Correction. It is specifically designed to house and rehabilitate male youth who have been adjudicated as juvenile delinquents. The facility focuses on a structured environment intended to balance secure confinement with educational, vocational, and behavioral programming aimed at reducing recidivism and preparing residents for a successful return to their communities.

The facility’s operations prioritize the developmental needs of its residents by offering accredited academic schooling and specialized therapeutic services. These programs are intended to address the underlying issues that led to the youths' incarceration, such as substance abuse, anger management, and social skill deficiencies. By maintaining a focus on rehabilitation rather than purely punitive measures, the Madison Juvenile Correctional Facility strives to provide its population with the tools necessary for personal growth and educational attainment during their time in custody.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaPorte Juvenile Correctional
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	3
Black	7
Two or More	3

White
22 (62.9 %)
Black
7 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (8.6 %)
Two or More
3 (8.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Indiana Department of Correction
Phone:	(812)265-6154
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 7