Waupun Correctional Institution

Wisconsin Department of Corrections
200 S Madison St
Waupun, WI 53963
High School 12th - 12th
School Overview
Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) is a maximum-security prison for adult males located in Waupun, Wisconsin. Established in 1851, it holds the distinction of being the oldest correctional facility in the state. Operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, the facility is designed to house inmates with a wide range of custody levels, serving as a primary hub within the state's penal system.

The institution focuses on a balance of security and programming, offering various services aimed at rehabilitation and orderly management. These include educational programs, vocational training, and mental health services intended to help inmates transition back into society. Because of its maximum-security status, WCI maintains strict operational protocols, and visitors are required to follow rigorous administrative procedures mandated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and the public.
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Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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Free/Reduced Lunch
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: (920)324-7231
Website: http://doc.wi.gov/families-visitors/find-facility/waupun-correctional-institution
Grade Range: 12th - 12th
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
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
12th
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Waupun Area Senior High
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