Serving 1,665 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 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Federal Way High School serves the northern part of its district in Federal Way, WA, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Federal Way High School's student population of 1,665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,665 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1938
School Rankings
Federal Way High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Federal Way High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1248 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1248 out of 2,088 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, Thomas Jefferson High School, Todd Beamer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Federal Way High School?
The graduation rate of Federal Way High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Federal Way High School?
1,665 students attend Federal Way High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Federal Way High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Federal Way High School?
Federal Way High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Federal Way High School offer ?
Federal Way High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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