C
Below Average
59/100

Federal Way High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 30611 16TH AV S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 62% · Math 22% proficient · 29th percentile in Washington
Graduation
B+
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
1,645
Students
enrolled
20.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%29/100reading 40th percentile, math 18th percentile among Washington high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%66/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+3 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+18 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%42%reading +0 pts, math -7 pts51st percentile (list)
Black45%15%reading -7 pts, math -7 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic57%12%reading +1 pts, math -12 pts21st percentile (list)
Asian62%25%reading -20 pts, math -42 pts10th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%25%reading -2 pts, math -23 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income52%17%reading -3 pts, math -8 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 30611 16TH AV S
City Federal Way
ZIP Code 98003
District 5302820
NCES School ID 530282000435
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98003

Understanding the community around Federal Way High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,547
Per Capita Income $34,070
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $403,200
Median Rent $1,570
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Federal Way High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 41.3%
Black 18.3%
White 13.7%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More Races 8.9%
Pacific Islander 6.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,645
Teachers (FTE) 80.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Federal Way High School?
Federal Way High School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Federal Way High School?
Federal Way High School has 1,645 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1.
What grades does Federal Way High School serve?
Federal Way High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Federal Way High School receive per student?
Federal Way High School receives $21,913 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Federal Way High School in 98003 ▼
Avg Home Value
$569,819
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,863
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
52.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026