At a glance
Reported students
1,352
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Decatur High School: 1,352 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about Decatur High School
Decatur High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Federal Way. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Federal Way School District. NCES reports 1,352 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (33.1%) and White (21.5%). English learners represent 14.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Decatur High School
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.5%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black12.3%
- Asian11.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.5%
- Multiracial13.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Federal Way School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Todd Beamer High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,412 reported students
Federal Way High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,665 reported students
Thomas Jefferson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,810 reported students
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
High · Grades 06–12
532 reported students
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
High · Grades 09–12
154 reported students
Career Academy at Truman High School
High · Grades 09–12
83 reported students
Public schools near Decatur High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Transition Program High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 62 | 1 mi |
| Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie High · Federal Way School District | 06–12 | 532 | 1.5 mi |
| Federal Way High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,665 | 2.6 mi |
| Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 154 | 3.2 mi |
| Career Academy at Truman High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 83 | 3.2 mi |
| Todd Beamer High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,412 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Decatur High School
What grades does Decatur High School serve?
Decatur High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Federal Way School District.
How many students attend Decatur High School?
Decatur High School reported 1,352 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,299 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Decatur High School?
The calculated ratio is 21:1, based on 1,352 students and 64.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Decatur High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Decatur High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Federal Way School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Decatur High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Decatur High School in?
Decatur High School is part of Federal Way School District, based in Federal Way, WA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Decatur High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Employment Transition Program (1 mi), Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie (1.5 mi), Federal Way High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.