Below Average
#1802 of 2,228 schools in WA
Decatur High School
High School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A Federal Way School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2800 SW 320TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98023
- Math 10% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Decatur High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Decatur High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,943/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federal Way), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,960
Median home value
$545,600
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Technology Access Foundation Academy at SaghalieEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Federal Way Running Start Home SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 2.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Gateway to CollegeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #15 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Decatur High School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Decatur High School
Decatur High School is a public high school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 1,354 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,802 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Decatur High School
What grades does Decatur High School serve?
Decatur High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Decatur High School?
Decatur High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur High School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Decatur High School rank in WA?
Decatur High School ranks #1,802 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Decatur High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Decatur High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Decatur High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Decatur High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Decatur High School a charter school?
No, Decatur High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Decatur High School a Title I school?
No, Decatur High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Decatur High School?
64.0% of students at Decatur High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (253) 945-5200
- Area population (ZIP 98023)
- 49,593
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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