Columbia Correctional Institution

The Columbia Correctional Institution is an adult male maximum-security correctional facility operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Division of Adult Institutions in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin. The operating capacity is 541. The average daily population for the fiscal year 2018 was 830.
Columbia Correctional Institution serves 4 students in grades 11-12. 

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbia Correctional Institution's student population of 4 students has declined by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1986
Campus Size
110 acres

School Rankings

The diversity score of Columbia Correctional Institution is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
100%
9%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Columbia Correctional Institution?
4 students attend Columbia Correctional Institution.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Columbia Correctional Institution students are Black.
What grades does Columbia Correctional Institution offer ?
Columbia Correctional Institution offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbia Correctional Institution part of?
Columbia Correctional Institution is part of Wisconsin Department Of Corrections School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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