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Mendota Mental Health Institution

301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
Mendota Mental Health Institute is a public psychiatric hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, operated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Mendota Mental Health Institution serves 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mendota Mental Health Institution's student population of 22 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1860

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mendota Mental Health Institution is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
68%
9%
White
27%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mendota Mental Health Institution?
22 students attend Mendota Mental Health Institution.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mendota Mental Health Institution students are Black, 27% of students are White, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendota Mental Health Institution?
Mendota Mental Health Institution has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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