Decatur High School

1,327 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Decatur High School, located in Federal Way, Washington, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation through a mix of academic rigor, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to pursue their individual interests, whether in STEM, the arts, or athletics.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Decatur High School emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, often referred to by their mascot, the Gators. The campus offers a variety of clubs, competitive sports teams, and elective pathways, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with supportive counseling and social-emotional learning, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to navigate the challenges of high school and succeed in their post-secondary goals.

1,327

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Decatur High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	419
Black	181
Asian	138
Two or More	174
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	80

Hispanic
419 (31.8 %)
White
319 (24.2 %)
Black
181 (13.7 %)
Two or More
174 (13.2 %)
Asian
138 (10.5 %)
Pacific Islander
80 (6.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-5200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	717
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 361

Grade 10 338

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 271