For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,948 students in 98023, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98023, WA are Decatur High School and Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98023 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98023, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98023 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decatur High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98023, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur High School
(Math: 19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #22.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 537 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
98023, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98023, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98023, WA include Decatur High School and Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie.
How many public high schools are located in 98023?
3 public high schools are located in 98023.
What is the racial composition of students in 98023?
98023 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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