Federal Way High School

30611 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,588 students in grades 9-12, Federal Way High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Federal Way High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Federal Way High School's student population of 1,588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,588 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

Federal Way High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Federal Way High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1474 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
22%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Federal Way High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
62%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Federal Way High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
9%
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Hispanic
39%
25%
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Black
19%
5%
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White
16%
50%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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(18-19)
87%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Federal Way High School's ranking?
Federal Way High School is ranked #1474 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Federal Way High School often compared to?
Federal Way High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Decatur High School, Todd Beamer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Federal Way High School?
The graduation rate of Federal Way High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Federal Way High School?
1,588 students attend Federal Way High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Federal Way High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Federal Way High School?
Federal Way High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Federal Way High School offer ?
Federal Way High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Federal Way High School part of?
Federal Way High School is part of Federal Way School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 87% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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