The Minnesota Correctional Facility – Shakopee is a women-only state prison in Minnesota, USA. Constructed in 1986 and located in Shakopee, Scott County, it is Minnesota's only facility for housing female offenders. MCF-SHK is home to 500+ women of all five custody levels.
Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee serves 2 students in grades 9-12.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee's student population of 2 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Transforming lives for a safer Minnesota.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
100%
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee?
2 students attend Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee students are Black.
What grades does Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee offer ?
Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee part of?
Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee is part of Minnesota Department Of Corrections School District.
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