WESTERN MO CORRECTIONAL CENTER

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **Western Missouri Correctional Center (WMCC)**, located in Cameron, Missouri, is a medium-security state prison operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections. Originally opened in 1988, the facility serves as a significant correctional institution designed to house adult male offenders. The center is structured to provide a secure environment while maintaining oversight of a diverse inmate population across several housing units.

Beyond its primary function of incarceration, the WMCC emphasizes rehabilitation through various structured programs aimed at reducing recidivism. These initiatives typically include educational opportunities, vocational training, substance abuse counseling, and work programs. By providing these resources, the facility seeks to prepare offenders for successful reintegration into society upon their release, while adhering to the safety and security protocols required of a state-managed correctional environment.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Phone:	(816)632-1390
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th