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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
7 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(10-11)
<50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
86%
27%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

White
14%
47%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
86%
0.24

Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 17:1.
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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