Grant County Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Grant County Detention Center served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year.
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 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
86%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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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