For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,034 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Federal Way, WA (2026)
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 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 | 1,665 students 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 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 55 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 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
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 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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: 11-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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?
12 public high schools are located in Federaly.
What is the racial composition of students in Federaly?
Federaly public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (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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