At a glance
Reported students
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
0
DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School: 38 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
6.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 47
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.9:1
What the reported data says about DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School
DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Irma. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Wisconsin Department of Corrections. NCES reports 38 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.1:1, below the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (89.5%) and White (10.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 46.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School
- 1How do the reported 6.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 46.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic0%
- Black89.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
DOC: Kettle Moraine Correctional Institu tion
High · Grades 12–12
34 reported students
DOC: Racine Youthful Offender Correction al Facility
High · Grades 11–12
32 reported students
DOC: Green Bay Correctional Institution
High · Grades 11–12
19 reported students
Copper Lake School
High · Grades 07–12
14 reported students
DOC: Columbia Correctional Institution
High · Grades 11–12
6 reported students
Grow Academy
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
Public schools near DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Lake School High · Wisconsin Department of Corrections | 07–12 | 14 | under 0.1 mi |
| Merrill High High · Merrill Area School District | 09–12 | 756 | 9.5 mi |
| Bridges Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Merrill Area School District | PK–12 | 674 | 9.5 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Merrill Area School District | 03–04 | 257 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School
What grades does DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School serve?
DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
How many students attend DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School?
DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School reported 38 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 47 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School?
The calculated ratio is 6.1:1, based on 38 students and 6.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School a public, charter, or magnet school?
DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wisconsin Department of Corrections attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School in?
DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School is part of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, based in Madison, WI, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near DOC: Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Copper Lake School (under 0.1 mi), Merrill High (9.5 mi), Bridges Virtual Academy (9.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.