Mendota Mental Health Institution serves 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendota Mental Health Institution ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mendota Mental Health Institution's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mendota Mental Health Institution is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
60%
9%
White
32%
67%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mendota Mental Health Institution?
25 students attend Mendota Mental Health Institution.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mendota Mental Health Institution students are Black, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendota Mental Health Institution?
Mendota Mental Health Institution has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendota Mental Health Institution offer ?
Mendota Mental Health Institution offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendota Mental Health Institution part of?
Mendota Mental Health Institution is part of Wisconsin Department Of Health Services School District.
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