Federal Way High School vs. Decatur High School
Should I attend Federal Way High School or Decatur High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Federal Way High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Decatur 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,588 students
1,287 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1536 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
413
331
Grade 10 Students
407
352
Grade 11 Students
403
282
Grade 12 Students
365
322
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
39%
31%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
16%
26%
% Hawaiian
6%
6%
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
