At a glance
Reported students
1,665
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Federal Way High School: 1,665 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
20.7:1 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
- 1,620
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Federal Way High School
Federal Way 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 1,665 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, 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 (40.4%) and Black (17.1%). English learners represent 21.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. 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 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Federal Way High School
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.5 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 4 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
- 21.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- 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
- White14.1%
- Hispanic40.4%
- Black17.1%
- Asian12.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.2%
- Multiracial10.4%
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
4 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.
Thomas Jefferson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,810 reported students
Todd Beamer High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,412 reported students
Decatur High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,352 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