The Columbia Correctional Institution is an adult male maximum-security correctional facility operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Division of Adult Institutions in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin. The operating capacity is 541. The average daily population for the fiscal year 2018 was 830.
Doc Columbia Correctional Institution serves 6 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doc Columbia Correctional Institution ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Doc Columbia Correctional Institution's student population of 6 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1986
Campus Size
110 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Doc Columbia Correctional Institution is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
Black
83%
9%
White
17%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Doc Columbia Correctional Institution?
6 students attend Doc Columbia Correctional Institution.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Doc Columbia Correctional Institution students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doc Columbia Correctional Institution?
Doc Columbia Correctional Institution has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Doc Columbia Correctional Institution offer ?
Doc Columbia Correctional Institution offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Doc Columbia Correctional Institution part of?
Doc Columbia Correctional Institution is part of Wisconsin Department Of Corrections School District.
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