DAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

David Wade Correctional Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Special School District school district, located in Homer, LA with about 3 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC) is a state-operated prison facility located in Homer, Louisiana, under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Unlike traditional academic schools, DWCC functions as a medium-security correctional institution. Its primary focus is the secure incarceration and management of adult male offenders, prioritizing public safety and the enforcement of court-mandated sentences.

While the facility serves as a penitentiary, it also incorporates rehabilitative programming designed to assist in offender reentry. This typically includes opportunities for adult basic education (ABE), high school equivalency (GED) preparation, and vocational training programs aimed at providing inmates with marketable skills. The institution operates as a controlled environment where institutional discipline, behavioral management, and correctional programming are the central components of daily life for the resident population.

For more information, contact David Wade Correctional Center at (318) 927-0400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.