Decatur High School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
340th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 22%· Stable
2800 SW 320TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-5200NCES ID 530282000434Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Decatur High School 340th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 22th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 301 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,354 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.3% | 32.6% | ▲ 12.3 pts | |
| White | 45.3% | 23.5% | ▼ 21.8 pts | |
| Black | 12.0% | 13.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.8% | 12.3% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 11.0% | 10.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.3% | 6.9% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $619K in zip 98023 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Decatur High School
- #382Technology Access Foundation Academy at SaghalieFederal Way School District · 1.5 mi away382nd of 437
ELA 23% ▼14 · Math 14% ▲2Compare - –Federal Way Running Start Home SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.2 mi awayCompare
- –Gateway to CollegeFederal Way School District · 2.2 mi awayCompare
- #296Federal Way High SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.6 mi away296th of 437
ELA 46% ▲9 · Math 13% ▲1Compare - –Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)Federal Way School District · 3.2 mi awayCompare
- #289Career Academy at Truman High SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.2 mi away289th of 437
ELA 30% ▼7Compare - #346Todd Beamer High SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.7 mi away346th of 437
ELA 36% ▼1 · Math 11% ▼1Compare - #335Thomas Jefferson High SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.6 mi away335th of 437
ELA 38% ▲1 · Math 12% =Compare
What school district is Decatur High School in?
Decatur High School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Federal Way, Washington.
Is Decatur High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Decatur High School 340th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Decatur High School?
Hispanic 33%, White 24%, Black 13%, Two or more races 12% (1,354 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Decatur High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98023 is $619K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.