David Wade Correctional Center is a Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections prison located in an unincorporated area of Claiborne Parish, between Homer and Haynesville, Louisiana. The prison is located near the Louisiana-Arkansas border.
David Wade Correctional Center serves 4 students in grades 10-12.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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David Wade Correctional Center's student population of 4 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Campus Size
1500 acres
The diversity score of David Wade Correctional Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
75%
41%
White
25%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend David Wade Correctional Center?
4 students attend David Wade Correctional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of David Wade Correctional Center students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does David Wade Correctional Center offer ?
David Wade Correctional Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David Wade Correctional Center part of?
David Wade Correctional Center is part of Special School District.
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