Whatcom Co Detention Center (2025-26 Ranking)

311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225

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 Facts (2025-26)

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:

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)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Whatcom Co Detention Center
7	1
8	1
9	1
12	2

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Total Students

5 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center
2023	5
2022	3
2021	3
2020	9
2019	9
2018	4
2017	4
2016	13
2015	14
2014	13
2013	18
2012	15
2011	15
2010	16
2009	31
2008	14
2007	18
2006	20
2004	37

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2019-2022)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center
2022	1
2021	1
2020	1
2019	1

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School Calendar

School Mascot

Wild Boars

School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (WA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

16:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2019-2022)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2022	3:1	16:1	3:1
2021	3:1	16:1	4:1
2020	9:1	17:1	10:1
2019	9:1	17:1	10:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2023	20%	1%	5%
2020	11%	1%	3%
2019	11%	1%	3%
2018	25%	1%	9%
2017	25%	1%	9%
2016	7%	2%	5%
2015	7%	1%	12%
2014	23%	1%	22%
2012	13%	2%	9%
2011	13%	2%	7%
2010	19%	4%	14%
2009	13%	4%	10%
2008	36%	4%	13%
2007	28%	4%	14%
2006	20%	3%	10%
2004	38%	3%	38%
2003	42%	3%	42%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2023	60%	26%	28%
2022	67%	25%	20%
2020	11%	24%	22%
2019	11%	24%	22%
2016	31%	22%	30%
2015	21%	22%	33%
2014	31%	21%	22%
2012	27%	20%	33%
2011	13%	18%	27%
2010	31%	16%	36%
2009	26%	16%	35%
2008	7%	15%	34%
2006	15%	14%	23%
2004	11%	12%	11%
2003	3%	12%	3%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2020)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2020	11%	5%	3%
2019	11%	5%	3%
2012	7%	5%	4%
2011	7%	5%	7%
2010	6%	6%	3%
2009	6%	5%	4%
2008	14%	6%	8%
2007	11%	6%	6%
2006	5%	6%	3%
2003	7%	6%	7%

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White

80%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2023	20%	49%	48%
2021	100%	51%	67%
2020	67%	53%	69%
2019	67%	53%	69%
2018	75%	55%	55%
2017	75%	55%	55%
2016	62%	56%	59%
2015	72%	57%	55%
2014	38%	58%	50%
2013	89%	59%	85%
2012	53%	60%	54%
2011	67%	63%	59%
2010	44%	64%	47%
2009	55%	65%	51%
2008	43%	66%	45%
2007	61%	68%	58%
2006	60%	69%	64%
2004	46%	71%	46%
2003	48%	71%	48%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2022)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2022	33%	9%	20%
2014	8%	7%	6%
2013	11%	6%	7%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2023	0.57	0.68	0.67
2022	0.45	0.68	0.57
2020	0.52	0.65	0.47
2019	0.52	0.65	0.47
2018	0.38	0.64	0.57
2017	0.38	0.64	0.57
2016	0.52	0.63	0.56
2015	0.44	0.62	0.58
2014	0.71	0.61	0.66
2013	0.20	0.61	0.27
2012	0.63	0.60	0.59
2011	0.52	0.58	0.57
2010	0.68	0.56	0.64
2009	0.62	0.55	0.61
2008	0.67	0.54	0.67
2007	0.54	0.51	0.60
2006	0.58	0.49	0.54
2004	0.64	0.48	0.64
2003	0.60	0.47	0.59

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Eligible for

100%

49%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2023	100%	41%	33%
2022	100%	36%	30%
2021	100%	35%	53%
2020	100%	35%	37%
2019	100%	35%	37%
2013	83%	38%	77%
2012	80%	37%	75%
2011	80%	33%	80%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Northwest Educational Service District 189

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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.

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