Central Wisconsin Center

1 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is a state-operated intermediate care facility located in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to providing specialized residential and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the facility serves as a long-term care provider for individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and physical needs who require a high level of intensive clinical support that may not be available in a community-based setting.

The mission of CWC is centered on enhancing the quality of life for its residents through personalized care plans, therapeutic programming, and interdisciplinary support services. The facility employs a broad spectrum of professionals, including medical staff, therapists, and direct care specialists, to foster a supportive environment that emphasizes safety, skill-building, and independence. While the center has evolved over time to align with modern standards of person-centered care, it remains a significant component of Wisconsin’s state-run health infrastructure for vulnerable populations.

Total Students

2.8

Full-Time Teachers

0.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Wisconsin Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	1

White
1 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Phone:	(608)267-5150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	0.4
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 3 1