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Whatcom Co Detention Center

311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225

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Tel: (360) 676-6707

www.co.whatcom.wa.us

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Whatcom Co Detention Center serves 4 students in grades 8-12.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 4 students
Minority Enrollment: 25%
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 4 students has grown by 33% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Whatcom Co Detention Center
8	1
9	2
11	1

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Total Students

4 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2025)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center
2025	4
2024	5
2023	5
2022	3
2021	3
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
2003	29

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Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)

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 Rankings

The of Whatcom Co Detention Center is 0.38, 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.

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State Level (WA)

Hispanic

25%

27%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2024	20%	26%	39%
2023	60%	26%	28%
2022	67%	25%	20%
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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White

75%

47%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2024	80%	48%	46%
2023	20%	49%	48%
2021	100%	51%	67%
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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All Ethnic Groups

0.38

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2004-2025)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2025	0.38	0.69
2024	0.32	0.69	0.56
2023	0.57	0.68	0.67
2022	0.45	0.68	0.57
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

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Eligible for

100%

39%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2025)
Year	Whatcom Co Detention Center	Washington	Northwest Educational Service District 189
2025	100%	39%
2024	100%	49%	25%
2023	100%	41%	33%
2022	100%	36%	30%
2021	100%	35%	53%
2019	100%	35%	37%
2013	83%	38%	77%
2012	80%	37%	75%
2011	80%	33%	80%

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whatcom Co Detention Center?

4 students attend Whatcom Co Detention Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Whatcom Co Detention Center students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.

What grades does Whatcom Co Detention Center offer ?

Whatcom Co Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (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 (2026)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 4 students
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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