Whatcom Co Detention Center serves 5 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whatcom Co Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Whatcom Co Detention Center's student population of 5 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whatcom Co Detention Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whatcom Co Detention Center?
5 students attend Whatcom Co Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Whatcom Co Detention Center students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Whatcom Co Detention Center offer ?
Whatcom Co Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whatcom Co Detention Center part of?
Whatcom Co Detention Center is part of Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District.
School Reviews
Review Whatcom Co Detention Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in Public Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.
