Winnebago Mental Health Institute, formerly the Winnebago State Hospital, is a psychiatric hospital near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States located in the unincorporated community of Winnebago, Wisconsin.
Winnebago Mental Health Institution serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winnebago Mental Health Institution ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Winnebago Mental Health Institution's student population of 7 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Winnebago Mental Health Institution is 0.70, which is more 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
1:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
43%
9%
White
14%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
29%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Winnebago Mental Health Institution?
7 students attend Winnebago Mental Health Institution.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Winnebago Mental Health Institution students are Black, 29% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winnebago Mental Health Institution?
Winnebago Mental Health Institution has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winnebago Mental Health Institution offer ?
Winnebago Mental Health Institution offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winnebago Mental Health Institution part of?
Winnebago Mental Health Institution is part of Wisconsin Department Of Health Services School District.
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