The Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility is a state prison for men located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is owned and operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The facility opened in October 2001 and holds 1,040 inmates at medium security.
Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility serves 4 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility's student population of 4 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
100%
9%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
4 students attend Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility offer ?
Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility offers enrollment in grades 12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility part of?
Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility is part of Wisconsin Department Of Corrections School District.
In what neighborhood is Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility located?
Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility is located in the Westown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Westown.
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