Federal Way School District
School District · Federal Way, Washington
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
43
23 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Enrollment
21,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
43
23 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Enrollment
21,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Evaluating Federal Way School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Federal Way School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Federal Way · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Support School
Federal Way · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#224 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,898
+$174 vs Washington median
District size
21,818 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Federal Way School District ranks #224 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Federal Way School District's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 39 schools. Its top-rated schools are Federal Way Public Academy (7.1/10), Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) (6.9/10), and Support School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Federal Way School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Federal Way School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Federal Way School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (39 of 43). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Way Public Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Support School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Twin Lakes Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Wildwood Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Nautilus K-8 School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Green Gables Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Star Lake Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Career Academy at Truman High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Brigadoon Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 43 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Federal Way School District
Federal Way School District is a Federal Way, Washington school district serving 43 schools.The district educates 21,818 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. District-level spending was $17,898 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Federal Way School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Federal Way Public Academy, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Federal Way School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.
The district includes 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Federal Way School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Federal Way School District with test data.
Schools in Federal Way School District
43 schoolsElementary Schools23
Middle Schools7
High Schools10
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Federal Way
- Total Enrollment
- 21,818
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,210
- District spending per student
- $17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District has 43 schools in total — 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Federal Way School District?
The average composite rating for Federal Way School District is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District's district-level spending was $17,898 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Federal Way School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Federal Way School District is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Federal Way School District?
Federal Way Public Academy is the highest-rated school in Federal Way School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Federal Way School District?
Across schools in Federal Way School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Federal Way School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Federal Way School District has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 43 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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