Federal Way High School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District · Grades 9-12
296th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
Federal Way High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Federal Way High School 296th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — improving.
Federal Way High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 387 students tested
Federal Way High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,645 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.3% | 41.3% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| Black | 15.7% | 18.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 28.1% | 13.7% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Asian | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.4% | 8.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 7.3% | 6.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Federal Way High School
Typical home value $567K in zip 98003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Federal Way High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)Federal Way School District · 0.9 mi away
- 4Career Academy at Truman High SchoolFederal Way School District · 0.9 mi away289th of 437
ELA 30% - –Federal Way Running Start Home SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.6 mi away
- –Gateway to CollegeFederal Way School District · 1.6 mi away
- 3Thomas Jefferson High SchoolFederal Way School District · 2 mi away335th of 437
ELA 38% · Math 12% - 3Decatur High SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.6 mi away340th of 437
ELA 37% · Math 12% - 2Technology Access Foundation Academy at SaghalieFederal Way School District · 2.8 mi away382nd of 437
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 3Todd Beamer High SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.4 mi away346th of 437
ELA 36% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Federal Way High School in?
Federal Way High School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Federal Way, Washington.
Is Federal Way High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Federal Way High School 296th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Federal Way High School?
Hispanic 41%, Black 18%, White 14%, Asian 11% (1,645 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Federal Way High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98003 is $567K 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.