Grant County Detention Center (Closed 2023)

303 Able Rd
Ephrata, WA 98823
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Grant County Detention Center serves 7 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(10-11)
<50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
86%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
17%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Grant County Detention Center?
7 students attend Grant County Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Grant County Detention Center students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant County Detention Center?
Grant County Detention Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grant County Detention Center offer ?
Grant County Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Grant County Detention Center part of?
Grant County Detention Center is part of Ephrata School District.

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