Decatur High School
Tel:
(253)945-5200
- Decatur High School serves 1,400 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 81% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Decatur High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Decatur High School's student population of 1,400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,400 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Decatur High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Decatur High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1136 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 23% |
| Black | 16% | 4% |
| White | 37% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Federal Way School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Decatur High School is Internet Academy (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakota Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Olympic View Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Federal Way Olympic View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
0.4 miles
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-3500 0.4 PK-5 411 - Federal Way Lakota Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 761 students
0.9 miles
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-4800 0.9 6-8 761 - Federal Way Silver Lake Elementary School - Federal Way Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
0.9 miles
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-3900 0.9 PK-5 465 - Federal Way Twin Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 372 students
1.0 miles
4400 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-4200 1.0 PK-5 372 - Federal Way Brigadoon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
1.1 miles
3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-2400 1.1 PK-5 369
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