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.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students (07-08)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1902
School Motto
DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH THE SAFE AND SECURE CONFINEMENT, REHABILITATION, AND SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY OF OFFENDERS
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)100%
36%
White
(07-08)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Tutwiler Prison is part of Jf Ingram State Technical College School District.
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