How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Federal Way School District | Highline School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Federal Way, Washington | Burien, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 21,606 | 18,048 |
| Number of Schools | 43 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Federal Way School District | Highline School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,898 | $20,594 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| State Revenue | 68.0% | 55.7% |
| Local Revenue | 16.9% | 29.7% |
Federal Way School District
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Highline School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Federal Way School District | Highline School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.8% | 22.0% |
| African American | 15.7% | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.0% | 38.8% |
| Asian | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 8.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.4% | 55.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Federal Way School District | Highline School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 48 | 29 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 365.5:1 | 347.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.5% | 43.3% |
School Types
Federal Way School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 22
Highline School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 29
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.