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Whatcom Co Detention Center

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

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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)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wild Boars

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.
This School
State Level (WA)
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
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
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.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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