WOMEN E. RECEP/DIAG COR C/ACAD

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The facility you are referring to is the **Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (WERDCC)**, located in Vandalia, Missouri. Operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections, this institution serves a dual purpose: it functions as the primary intake and diagnostic center for all female offenders sentenced in the state of Missouri, while also acting as a long-term correctional facility for women ranging from minimum to maximum security classifications.

Because it serves as the state’s central reception hub, the facility is responsible for the initial processing, medical and mental health screening, and classification of all female inmates entering the Missouri prison system. In addition to its diagnostic role, WERDCC offers various rehabilitative programs, including educational services, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment, all aimed at preparing the incarcerated population for eventual reintegration into society.

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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:	(573)594-6686
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