Taycheedah Correctional Institution is a prison in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin near the Town of Taycheedah. Established in 1921, it was known as Wisconsin Home for Women until 1975. The facility houses maximum-security and medium-security adult females, with an average population of 936 as of May 2019.
Taycheedah Correctional Institution serves 2 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taycheedah Correctional Institution ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Taycheedah Correctional Institution's student population of 2 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taycheedah Correctional Institution is 0.51, 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
n/a
14%
Black
50%
9%
White
50%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Taycheedah Correctional Institution?
2 students attend Taycheedah Correctional Institution.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Taycheedah Correctional Institution students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taycheedah Correctional Institution?
Taycheedah Correctional Institution has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taycheedah Correctional Institution offer ?
Taycheedah Correctional Institution offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Taycheedah Correctional Institution part of?
Taycheedah Correctional Institution is part of Wisconsin Department Of Corrections School District.
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