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Federal Way School District

Washington · Public School District
46
Schools
21,606
Students
$21,913
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
74.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
83.8%
Graduation Rate
-2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Federal Way School District is a public school district in Washington serving 21,606 students across 46 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 7 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,913 is above average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (46)
Elementary Schools23 schools
Middle Schools7 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,913+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
17%
State
68.0%
Local (property tax)
16.9%
Federal
15.0%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
46
Schools
21,606
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.8%
Opportunity Score47/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,913 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 46 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Federal Way School District?
Federal Way School District has 46 public schools, serving a total of 21,606 students.
What is the graduation rate for Federal Way School District?
The graduation rate is 83.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Federal Way School District spend per student?
Federal Way School District spends $21,913 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Federal Way School District?
74% of students in Federal Way School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Federal Way School District?
No, Federal Way School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Federal Way School District serve?
Federal Way School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Federal Way School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Federal Way School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.