Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Support School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Support School's attendance zone covers the entire Federal Way, WA school district, spanning approximately 46.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Support School's student population of 55 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Support School is 0.78, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Asian
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Support School?
The graduation rate of Support School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 78%.
How many students attend Support School?
55 students attend Support School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Support School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Support School offer ?
Support School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Support School part of?
Support School is part of Federal Way School District.
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