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Federal Way School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,750 students in Federal Way School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Federal Way School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Federal Way School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decatur High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
46 Schools
855 Schools
# Students
21,606 Students
387,101 Students
# Teachers
1,184 Teachers
19,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Federal Way School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.67
# American Indian Students
106 Students
6,128 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
2,825 Students
30,980 Students
% Asian Students
13%
8%
# Hispanic Students
7,215 Students
94,975 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
25%
# Black Students
3,359 Students
17,421 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
4,316 Students
192,489 Students
% White Students
20%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1,347 Students
5,027 Students
% Hawaiian Students
6%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,385 Students
31,119 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
715
1,042
# Students in K Grade:
1,592
1,658
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,594
1,928
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,460
2,062
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,533
2,154
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,593
2,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,543
2,308
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,560
4,567
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,521
8,019
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,629
10,015
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,707
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,743
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,681
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,735
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,292 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,732 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$438 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$534 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,292
$18,857
Spending / Student
$24,732
$19,309
Best Federal Way School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Grades: 6-10
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4590
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4590
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Federal Way High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30611 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Career Academy At Truman High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Support School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Decatur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,327 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4248 S 288th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,797 students
Rank: #88.
Todd Beamer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35999 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #99.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Grades: PK-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1010.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Federal Way Running Start Home School
Magnet School
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 11-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Magnet School
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
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