Minnesota Correctional Facility – Oak Park Heights is Minnesota's only Level Five maximum security prison. The facility is located near the cities of Bayport and Stillwater. The facility is designed and employed with trained security officers to handle not only Minnesota's high-risk inmates but other states' as well.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 30, 2029
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(21-22)50%
2%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)50%
10%
Black
(21-22)n/a
12%
White
(21-22)n/a
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
6%
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 Mcf - Oak Park Heights?
2 students attend Mcf - Oak Park Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mcf - Oak Park Heights students are American Indian, and 50% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mcf - Oak Park Heights offer ?
Mcf - Oak Park Heights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcf - Oak Park Heights part of?
Mcf - Oak Park Heights is part of Minnesota Department Of Corrections School District.
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