Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Headquartered at 3099 E Washington Ave in Madison, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections operates a state-managed educational system serving students in grades 6 through 12. Currently open and fully operational, this state agency administers educational programming across 33 operational school facilities throughout the region. Although administrative base operations reside within the Madison metropolitan area, the system's overall geographic footprint primarily encompasses distant rural settings, providing structured secondary coursework designed to support students through critical middle and high school grade levels.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the system served a total enrollment of 159 students, with a demographic makeup of 144 male and 15 female learners. The student body is largely concentrated in upper secondary education—specifically 12th grade, which accounts for 119 of the total enrolled students—and reflects a diverse population including 118 Black, 19 White, 15 Hispanic, 6 American Indian, and 1 Asian student. To facilitate tailored instruction and meaningful learning outcomes, the district maintains a dedicated workforce consisting of 65 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers and 14 support staff FTEs. This strong staffing foundation yields an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of under three to one, ensuring that students receive significant individual attention and targeted academic guidance.