DOC: Columbia Correctional Institution

Wisconsin Department of Corrections
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
6 Students
High School 11th - 12th
School Overview
Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI), located in Portage, Wisconsin, is a high-security state prison operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. As a maximum-security facility, it is designed to house adult male offenders who require a higher level of supervision and control. The institution serves as a critical component of the state’s correctional system, prioritizing the safety of the public, the staff, and the incarcerated population through strict security protocols and structured daily operations.

Beyond its focus on security, the facility provides various programs aimed at rehabilitation and the management of long-term inmates. These include educational opportunities, vocational training, clinical services, and religious programming intended to support personal development and institutional order. For families and the public, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections maintains detailed resources regarding visitation policies, communication guidelines, and facility procedures, all of which are managed to ensure compliance with institutional safety standards.
6
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
2.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    5 (83.3%)
  • White
    1 (16.7%)
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: (608)742-9100
Website: http://doc.wi.gov/families-visitors/find-facility/columbia-correctional-institution
Grade Range: 11th - 12th
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.0
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 6
Gender Ratio
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