The Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center is a prison in Vandalia, Missouri, in the United States. It is a part of the Missouri Department of Corrections. Inmates were first assigned to the WERDCC in January 1998.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
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12:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Women E. Recep/diag Cor C/acad offer ?
Women E. Recep/diag Cor C/acad offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Women E. Recep/diag Cor C/acad part of?
Women E. Recep/diag Cor C/acad is part of Department Of Corrections School District.
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