WISCONSIN RESOURCE CENTER

Wisconsin Resource Center is a public high school that is part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services school district, located in Winnebago, WI with about 2 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Wisconsin Resource Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. 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.

The Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC) is a specialized facility operated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Unlike a traditional educational institution, it functions as a secure treatment facility that provides intensive mental health services to individuals who have been civilly committed or are transitioning from the correctional system. Its primary mission is to offer psychiatric care, behavioral stabilization, and rehabilitative support in a secure, therapeutic environment for patients with complex mental health needs.

While it is not a "school" in the academic sense, the WRC does incorporate educational components into its programming. The facility provides clinical, vocational, and therapeutic education aimed at helping patients develop the skills necessary for community reintegration and long-term stability. The center serves as a critical link between the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health Services, focusing on managing individuals who require a higher level of psychiatric oversight than can be provided in standard institutional settings.

For more information, contact Wisconsin Resource Center at (920) 426-4310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.