For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,953 students in Federal Way, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Federal Way, WA are Federal Way Public Academy, Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) and Federal Way High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Federal Way, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Federal Way have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Federal Way, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less 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).
Best Public High Schools in Federal Way, WA (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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
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
Federal Way, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31455 28th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Merit School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
36001 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5860
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5860
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Federal Way, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Federal Way, WA include Federal Way Public Academy, Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) and Federal Way High School.
How many public high schools are located in Federaly?
12 public high schools are located in Federaly.
What is the racial composition of students in Federaly?
Federaly public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Federaly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Federaly include: Decatur High School vs. Federal Way High School, Todd Beamer High School vs. Federal Way High School, Federal Way High School vs. Decatur High School
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