PRAIRIE DU CHIEN CORRECTIONAL INST

Prairie du Chien Correctional Inst is a public high school that is part of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections school district, located in Prairie du Chien, WI with about 48 students. With about 2 teachers, Prairie du Chien Correctional Inst has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

It is important to note that the **Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (PDCI)** is not an academic school in the traditional sense, but rather a medium-security correctional facility operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the institution serves as a secure environment for adult male offenders, focusing on public safety, secure confinement, and the administration of rehabilitative programming.

While the facility is a prison, it incorporates educational and vocational components as part of its correctional mission. The institution offers programming designed to help inmates improve their educational standing and gain job skills, which are intended to support successful reentry into society. These services often include Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED/HSED preparation, and vocational training programs, all managed under the oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to ensure compliance with state correctional standards.

For more information, contact Prairie du Chien Correctional Inst at (608) 326-7828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.