Federal Way High School
School Profile
School Website: http://www.fwps.org/fwhs/
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What is Special About Our School?
A devoted and professional staff committed to providing for all students a standards-based, relevant curriculum in a safe and supportive learning environment is what makes Federal Way High School so special. To produce a climate with high academic expectations within a supportive, diverse school culture, our staff is dedicated to small learning communities.
At Federal Way High School, our academic focus is standards-based instruction with an emphasis on inquiry/critical thinking. To meet the needs of all students academically, we differentiate instruction in our classrooms as well as offer a wide variety of programs to address the post-high school goals of all our students
For students who desire a challenging and rigorous curriculum, we offer an extensive Pre-AP and AP (Advanced Placement) program. Most of our AP students take Calculus, U.S. History, Biology, World History, English, Civics, Statistics, Chemistry, and/or Physics. The Pre-AP program for 9th and 10th graders includes English, History of the Pacific Region, World History, Freshman Science, and Biology. Students may also earn 5 credits at the University of Washington in College Writing and in Spanish 5-6.
Based on the British A Levels, the Cambridge Preparatory Academy at FWHS offers an international, pre-university curriculum and examination system that emphasizes the value of a broad and balanced study for academically able students. The Cambridge program aims to encourage the skills of independent search and investigation, the use of initiative and creativity and the application of knowledge and skills. A range of assessment techniques is used. Emphasis is placed on the use of externally marked examination papers.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is another college-preparation class with a focus on organizational and goal-oriented skills. We also offer Air Force Junior ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) for 9th grade students.
A comprehensive career and technical education program includes courses in American Sign Language, Auto Mechanics, Business Education, Careers with Children, Commercial Art, Design Technology, Marketing, Photography, ProStart, Sports Medicine, and Woodworking.
To address the needs of the “whole” student—not only the academic aspect—Federal Way High offers a wide variety of programs centered on students’ interests, cultures, hobbies, and other extracurricular concerns. Be sure to see our extensive list of academic and student programs, as we hope to provide all of our young men and women an “extra curricular” connection to Federal Way High School.No Child Left Behind Report Card
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all schools and school districts in the United States to prepare annual reports for parents and the public detailing their academic achievement. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s web site makes this information available on-line at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/ Click on Federal Way in the “Summary” box, then choose your school from the list. You may also request a paper copy of the report card at your school’s office. For more information about the NCLB Act, go to http://www.nclb.gov/index.html.
Academic and Student Programs
- Advanced Placement/Pre-AP
- Air Force Junior ROTC
- American Sign Language
- Asian American Club
- Automotive/VICA
- AVID
- Band (symphonic, marching, drum line and pep)
- Cambridge Program
- Cheer Team
- Chess Club
- Choir (concert and jazz)
- Dance Team
- DECA/Student Store
- Drama
- Eagle Credit Union
- Family Career Community Leaders of America
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Gamers Club
- Gay/Straight Alliance
- Honor Society
- Journalism/yearbook
- Key Club
- Latino Club
- Leadership & ASB
- Letter Club
- Math Club
- Native American Club
- Pacific Islander Club
- Peer mediators
- Photography Club
- Photography/Graphic Design
- Poetry Club
- Pride/UNITEE
- Russian/Ukrainian Club
- Speech/debate
- Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
- Winter Guard
Student Characteristics
Distribution of Student Ethnicity |
2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| African American | 16.87 | 15.54 | 17.20 |
Asian American |
16.87 | 14.08 | 15.50 |
Hispanic |
15.75 | 18.48 | 18.10 |
Native American |
.81 | 1.04 | 1.20 |
White |
46.33 | 42.35 | 41.90 |
| Pac Islander | 2.18 | 3.06 | 3.50 |
| Multi-Racial | .62 | 1.53 | 1.20 |
Other Student Characteristics |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
Number of Students (Oct.) |
1,535 |
1,632 |
1,469 |
Free/Reduced Meals |
44.9% |
53.4% |
50.6% |
How Are We Using Our Financial Resources?
| Our District | Our School | ||
| “Per Pupil” Expenditures for 2006-07 | Funding | ||
Total Expenditure |
$8,296.00 | Building Expenditures |
$383,633.24 |
Supplies & Instructional Materials |
$432.00 | ASB (Associated Student Body) Expenditures |
$298,048.16 |
Equipment |
$52.00 | ||
Federal Way High School used resources for the expansion of a computer network and technology trainings, a staff retreat, classroom books and materials, in-service activities, emergency management training, and day-to-day operations.
High School Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2008
Because student learning is the critical product of education, the Federal Way Public Schools Board of Education has established grade level expectations for students to receive a high school diploma.
With the Class of 2000 and beyond, students shall achieve 23.5 high school graduation credits to be eligible to receive a high school diploma. The equivalent of 90 class periods of 50 minutes each equals 0.5 credits toward graduation.
To qualify for high school graduation in Federal Way Public Schools, students must receive at least a “C-“ grade in each of the required courses. For information on specific course requirements, see the following web site: www.fwps.org/info/policies/2000/2410.htm
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)
Percentage Meeting Standard in:
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Math |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
38.0 |
42.0 |
41.0 |
39.7 |
District |
42.0 |
51.0 |
54.0 |
53.0 |
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Reading |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
67.5 |
75.0 |
80.0 |
84.0 |
District |
66.4 |
79.0 |
87.0 |
87.0 |
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Writing |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
72.1 |
71.0 |
77.0 |
86.0 |
District |
70.1 |
75.0 |
84.0 |
87.0 |
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Science |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
21.0 |
28.0 |
23.0 |
30.0 |
District |
24.3 |
33.0 |
36.0 |
38.0 |