Mason County Detention Center serves 5 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mason County Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mason County Detention Center's student population of 5 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
5 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Mason County Detention Center is 0.57, 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
5:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
9%

Hispanic
60%
26%

Black
n/a
5%

White
20%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
20%
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 Mason County Detention Center?
5 students attend Mason County Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mason County Detention Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason County Detention Center?
Mason County Detention Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mason County Detention Center offer ?
Mason County Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mason County Detention Center part of?
Mason County Detention Center is part of Shelton School District.
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