Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst serves 3 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst's student population of 3 students has declined by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst is 0.45, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
67%
14%
Black
33%
9%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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 Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst?
3 students attend Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst?
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst offer ?
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst offers enrollment in grades 12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst part of?
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst is part of Wisconsin Department Of Corrections School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst located?
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst is located in the Southside neighborhood of Prairie Du Chien, WI.
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