Federal Way High School in Federal Way, WA - Niche
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Federal Way High School
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  • Public
  • FEDERAL WAY, WA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade B minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade B minus
  7. Sports
    grade A
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B

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Federal Way High School is an above average, public school located in FEDERAL WAY, WA. It has 1,588 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 22% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
62%
Percent Proficient - Math
22%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1060
241 responses
Average ACT
25
17 responses
AP Enrollment
7%

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Living in the Area

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$80,360
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,660
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$454,300
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
69%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 35 responses
Poll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 35 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 115 responses
  • The 5A assemblies and Celebrate yourself assembly.
    24%
  • Graduation
    14%
  • Spirit weeks
    14%
  • Football Games
    11%
  • Moving Up assembly
    11%
  • Federal Way High School Luau
    7%
  • HIB assembly
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,588
Free or Reduced Lunch
70%
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 45 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 45 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 45 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$70,025
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.5%
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 49 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 49 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 49 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,854 / year
National
$12,239
89%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 56 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 56 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 56 responses

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