Tutwiler Prison

The Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women is a prison for women of the Alabama Department of Corrections, located in Wetumpka, Alabama named after prison reform activist Julia Tutwiler. All female inmates entering ADOC are sent to the receiving unit in Tutwiler.

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Total Students (07-08)
2 students
Year Founded
1902
School Motto
DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH THE SAFE AND SECURE CONFINEMENT, REHABILITATION, AND SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY OF OFFENDERS

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State Level (AL)
Black
(07-08)
100%
36%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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How many students attend Tutwiler Prison?
2 students attend Tutwiler Prison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tutwiler Prison students are Black.
What school district is Tutwiler Prison part of?

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