Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility

doc.wi.gov/families-visitors/find-facility/milwaukee-secure-detention-facility

3 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

It is important to clarify that the **Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)** is not a school, but rather a state-operated correctional facility. Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, it functions as a secure detention center located in downtown Milwaukee. Its primary purpose is to house individuals who have violated the terms of their supervision (such as probation or parole) or those awaiting transfer to other state correctional institutions.

Because the facility operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections, its environment is highly controlled and safety-focused. While the facility provides various programs for those in custody—such as reentry preparation, educational resources, and substance abuse counseling—these are designed for rehabilitative purposes within a carceral setting rather than for general academic schooling. Visitors and family members should refer to the official Wisconsin Department of Corrections website for specific information regarding facility policies, visitation rules, and security protocols.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

1.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Demographic	Student Count
Black	3

Black
3 (100.0 %)

School Location

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:	(414)212-3535
Website:	http://doc.wi.gov/families-visitors/find-facility/milwaukee-secure-detention-facility
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.5
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

Grade 12 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Male	3	100%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)