The Minnesota Correction Facility – Stillwater is a close custody state prison for men in Bayport, Minnesota, United States. Built 1910–1914, it houses 1,600 inmates in seven different living areas. Additionally, approximately 100 inmates are housed in a nearby minimum security area.
Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater's student population of 11 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
82%
12%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater?
11 students attend Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are White.
What grades does Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater offer ?
Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater part of?
Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater is part of Minnesota Department Of Corrections School District.
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