SNOHOMISH DETENTION CENTER

Snohomish Detention Center is a public high school that is part of the Northwest Educational Service District 189 school district, located in Everett, WA with about 1 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Snohomish Detention Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 0:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The facility located at 2801 10th Street in Everett, Washington, is not a traditional academic school, but rather the **Denney Juvenile Justice Center**. This facility serves as the primary detention center for Snohomish County, housing youth who are awaiting court proceedings or serving sentences for juvenile offenses.

Because state law mandates that all youth in detention must have access to education, the facility hosts an on-site school program operated in partnership with the local school district. The educational environment is highly structured and security-focused, designed to provide core academic instruction—typically including math, English, and GED preparation—to ensure that students do not fall behind in their studies while they are in custody. The primary goal of the school component is to maintain continuity of learning and provide a regulated, constructive environment during a student's period of incarceration.

For more information, contact Snohomish Detention Center at (425) 388-7822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.