LANSING CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Lansing Correctional Facility is a public high school offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF), located in Lansing, Kansas, is the state’s oldest and largest maximum-security prison for men. Originally established in 1867 as the Kansas State Penitentiary, the facility has served as the backbone of the Kansas Department of Corrections for over 150 years. In recent years, the institution underwent a significant transformation; an extensive $155 million reconstruction project was completed in 2020, replacing the aging historic structures with a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to improve safety, efficiency, and rehabilitation capabilities.

The institution operates with a focus on both security and reentry preparation. It houses a diverse population of offenders ranging from minimum to maximum custody levels. Beyond its primary role in incarceration, Lansing Correctional Facility offers a variety of vocational and educational programs—such as industrial work assignments, academic schooling, and behavioral health treatment—aimed at reducing recidivism and preparing inmates for their eventual return to society. It remains a pivotal site in the Kansas criminal justice system, balancing rigorous security protocols with modern correctional management practices.

For more information, contact Lansing Correctional Facility at (620) 662-6997 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.