Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Headquartered at 1 W Wilson Street in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services operates as a state-run educational agency serving learners within a vibrant, large-city setting. As an open, non-charter district, it oversees five operational school sites that offer curriculum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Unlike traditional local school systems, this specialized state agency is uniquely structured to deliver dedicated academic and support services, integrating essential instruction with specialized state healthcare and institutional programs to ensure comprehensive care and learning opportunities.

According to data from the 2024–2025 NCES reporting period, the district serves a select student body of 25 enrolled scholars, with the vast majority participating in upper high school grade levels. To support these learners, the district maintains an extraordinarily robust staffing environment tailored to intensive, individualized care. The educational framework is anchored by 40 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 6.5 instructional aides and nearly 20 dedicated support staff members, bringing total district personnel to over 66 full-time equivalent positions. This extraordinary educator-to-student ratio ensures that the diverse student body receives highly personalized academic instruction, behavioral support, and therapeutic care tailored to their distinct developmental and educational journeys.