Federal Way High School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
296th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
30611 16TH AV S, Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)945-5400NCES ID 530282000435Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 387 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,645 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.4% | 41.3% | ▲ 15.9 pts | |
| Black | 16.2% | 18.3% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 31.6% | 13.7% | ▼ 17.9 pts | |
| Asian | 13.0% | 11.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 8.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 5.8% | 6.4% | ▲ 0.6 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 $567K in zip 98003 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 Federal Way High School
- –Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)Federal Way School District · 0.9 mi awayCompare
- #289Career Academy at Truman High SchoolFederal Way School District · 0.9 mi away289th of 437
ELA 30% ▼16Compare - –Federal Way Running Start Home SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.6 mi awayCompare
- –Gateway to CollegeFederal Way School District · 1.6 mi awayCompare
- #335Thomas Jefferson High SchoolFederal Way School District · 2 mi away335th of 437
ELA 38% ▼8 · Math 12% ▼1Compare - #340Decatur High SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.6 mi away340th of 437
ELA 37% ▼9 · Math 12% ▼1Compare - #382Technology Access Foundation Academy at SaghalieFederal Way School District · 2.8 mi away382nd of 437
ELA 23% ▼23 · Math 14% ▲1Compare - #346Todd Beamer High SchoolFederal Way School District · 3.4 mi away346th of 437
ELA 36% ▼10 · Math 11% ▼2Compare
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.