For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,016 students in Federal Way, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Federal Way, WA are Federal Way Public Academy, Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) and Federal Way High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Federal Way, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Federal Way have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Federal Way, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Federal Way, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Gr: 6-10 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4590
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4590
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Federal Way High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30611 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Career Academy At Truman High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Decatur High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Todd Beamer High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35999 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,413 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program
Special Education School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Federal Way, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
31455 28th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Merit School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
36001 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5860
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5860
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Federal Way, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Federal Way, WA include Federal Way Public Academy, Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) and Federal Way High School.
How many public high schools are located in Federaly?
11 public high schools are located in Federaly.
What is the racial composition of students in Federaly?
Federaly public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Federaly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Federaly include: Decatur High School vs. Federal Way High School, Todd Beamer High School vs. Federal Way High School, Federal Way High School vs. Decatur High School
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