Decatur High School

Decatur High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2800 SW 320th St,  Federal Way, WA
Federal Way Public Schools
3.3
2.6
1,287 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jamie Tough
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
D
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
25.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
25.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
461:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.7%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
31.6%
White
24%
Black
13.6%
Two or more races
13.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 501 Students
Washington State University 285 Students
Central Washington University 242 Students
Seattle University 226 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 210 Students
Highline College 208 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 201 Students
Western Washington University 194 Students
Seattle Pacific University 176 Students
Eastern Washington University 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 142 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Biology 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Education 34 Students
Small Business Management 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 198 Reviews
2.0 Freshman
2/25/2024
Decatur High School is not a good school. The place is run down and falling apart. I do not feel safe going to school everyday. But the teachers there really care about the kids and want the best for them.
4.0 Junior
6/28/2023
My experience at Decatur high school has been great, most teachers are nice, helpful and supportive. The only "issues" I've experienced is the lack of communication with counselors due to their hectic schedules. But the career and college specialist is so great with reaching out and educating kids on the opportunities outside of school that it makes up for the absences.
3.0 Senior
6/13/2023
it wasn't the best but it was enjoyable, most of the people were nice. The counselors were helpful and always were willing to help with whatever
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 8 Reviews
1.0 other
2/7/2025
One of the worst high schools you could ever go to. Counselors are lazy and never respond promptly, class sizes are huge leading to there typically not being enough seats in a class to fit all students. Some teachers are good but most just can't handle how terrible the students make it. Lots of the...
1.0 parent
9/6/2019
Terrible high school. Faculty doesn't care about the students and they make very little effort to keep the students safe.
2.0 parent
3/20/2019
Solid 2 stars. The resources are there and I think for the majority of students it's a good fit. Most aspire to attend UW and if that's your goal, you will achieve it. If you aspire to not attend college and pick up a trade to work, you have to dig deep and do your own research and I think that's un...
1.0 student
9/24/2014
I move around a lot but when I was a junior I had to go to Decatur. Decatur is a terrible school teachers don't care and won't help you. It is also like a prison at Decatur it is ridiculous they put up baby gates to lock you into areas. but the worst part is that 50% of the students smoke and drink...

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Decatur High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Federal Way, WA and is served by the Federal Way Public Schools in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,287 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Decatur High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $624,299. Discover additional schools in the area, like Faith Baptist Christian Academy, Federal Way Christian Academy, Holy Innocents School Of The Northwest, and more. Learn more about what Federal Way has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Decatur High School.

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