Thompson Correctional Center

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High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Thompson Correctional Center (TCC) is a minimum-security correctional facility located in Deerfield, Wisconsin, operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. As a minimum-security institution, the facility is designed to house inmates who have demonstrated a history of low-risk behavior and are often nearing the end of their sentences. The primary focus of the center is on rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society, utilizing a structured environment to prepare residents for life after incarceration.

The facility emphasizes personal responsibility, work ethics, and behavioral modification. Inmates at Thompson typically participate in various work programs—often involving labor details in the surrounding community or within the DOC system—to build job skills and maintain a productive daily routine. By providing educational opportunities and professional development, the center aims to reduce recidivism rates, ensuring that individuals are better equipped to contribute positively to their communities upon their release.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Phone:	(608)423-3415
Website:	http://doc.wi.gov/families-visitors/find-facility/thompson-correctional-center
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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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

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