How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Federal Way High School | Panther Lake Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FEDERAL WAY, WA | FEDERAL WAY, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 427 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.5% | 81.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Federal Way High School | Panther Lake Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,913 | $21,913 |
| District | Federal Way School District | Federal Way School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Federal Way High School | Panther Lake Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.1% | 13.6% |
| African American | 17.1% | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5% | 32.9% |
| Asian | 12.3% | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.2% | 12.7% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Federal Way High School | Panther Lake Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 416.3:1 | 427:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.5% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.