Mendota Mental Health Institute is a public psychiatric hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, operated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Mendota Mental Health Institution serves 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mendota Mental Health Institution's student population of 18 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
18 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1860
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mendota Mental Health Institution is 0.45, 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
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)5.6%
27.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mendota Mental Health Institution?
18 students attend Mendota Mental Health Institution.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mendota Mental Health Institution students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 11% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendota Mental Health Institution?
Mendota Mental Health Institution has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendota Mental Health Institution offer ?
Mendota Mental Health Institution offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mendota Mental Health Institution part of?
Mendota Mental Health Institution is part of Wisconsin Department Of Health Services School District.
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