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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 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,834 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 37% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 61% statewide average).
Public High School in Federal Way School District have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is equal to the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
46 Schools
911 Schools
# Students
21,136 Students
414,786 Students
# Teachers
1,213 Teachers
20,520 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Federal Way School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.67
# American Indian Students
110 Students
6,028 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
2,569 Students
35,245 Students
% Asian Students
12%
9%
# Hispanic Students
7,064 Students
98,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
24%
# Black Students
3,352 Students
18,391 Students
% Black Students
16%
4%
# White Students
4,346 Students
214,438 Students
% White Students
21%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1,284 Students
5,255 Students
% Hawaiian Students
6%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,379 Students
34,984 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
606
1,075
# Students in K Grade:
1,555
2,139
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,407
2,659
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,494
2,950
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,518
2,961
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,522
3,047
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,564
3,094
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,524
13,983
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,591
17,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,742
19,830
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,714
87,203
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,690
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,511
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,698
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,743 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,282 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$438 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$534 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,743
$19,148
Spending / Student
$25,282
$19,607
Best Federal Way School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Grades: 6-10
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Grades: PK-12
| 876 students
Rank: #33.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Alternative 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
| 138 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Career 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
| 36 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Support 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: 1-12
| 63 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 66%)
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
| 1,642 students
Rank: #77.
Federal Way High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30611 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,588 students
Rank: #88.
Decatur High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #99.
Todd Beamer High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35999 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #1010.
Technology Access Foundation At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program
Special Education School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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