Clark County Detention Center serves 45 students in grades 3-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% WA state average).
How many students attend Clark County Detention Center?
45 students attend Clark County Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Clark County Detention Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark County Detention Center?
Clark County Detention Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clark County Detention Center offer ?
Clark County Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Clark County Detention Center part of?
Clark County Detention Center is part of Vancouver School District.
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