Whatcom Co Detention Center

Serving 3 students in grades 8-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Whatcom Co Detention Center's student population of 3 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
3 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Whatcom Co Detention Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
67%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
33%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whatcom Co Detention Center?
3 students attend Whatcom Co Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Whatcom Co Detention Center students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whatcom Co Detention Center?
Whatcom Co Detention Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whatcom Co Detention Center offer ?
Whatcom Co Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Whatcom Co Detention Center part of?
Whatcom Co Detention Center is part of Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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