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#2130 of 2,228 schools in WA
Federal Way High School
High School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A high school in Federal Way, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.
30611 16TH AV S, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Math 12% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Federal Way High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Federal Way High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$70,800
Median home value
$428,500
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Academy at Truman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Holy Innocents School of the NorthwestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Internet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 171 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #33 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
Federal Way High School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Federal Way High School
Federal Way High School is a public high school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 1,645 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,130 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Federal Way High School
What grades does Federal Way High School serve?
Federal Way High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Federal Way High School?
Federal Way High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Federal Way High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Federal Way High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Federal Way High School rank in WA?
Federal Way High School ranks #2,130 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Federal Way High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Federal Way High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Federal Way High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Federal Way High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Federal Way High School a charter school?
No, Federal Way High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Federal Way High School a Title I school?
No, Federal Way High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Federal Way High School?
73.3% of students at Federal Way 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
- 1,645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.0%
- Phone
- (253) 945-5400
- Area population (ZIP 98003)
- 52,210
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 98003; 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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