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Best 98023 Washington Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,946 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 17% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), 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 87%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98023, WA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program
Special Education School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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