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Public School | Grades 6-10 | Federal Way School District

Federal Way Public Academy is located in Federal Way, WA and is one of 47 schools in Federal Way School District. It is a public school that serves 304 students in grades 6-10.

Federal Way Public Academy made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Washington in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Federal Way Public Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Federal Way Public Academy had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Federal Way Public Academy's students and teachers. more

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34620 9th AV South, Federal Way, WA 98003

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Charles Hoff: This is one of the finest public schools in the state. Unfortunately it is only available by lottery! High achieving students here go on to some of best colleges in the country.

Why aren't there more schools like this? Probably because they are an embarrassment to the nearby schools. This school shows what can be done in a public school.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 304

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Federal Way Public Academy had 20% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Washington had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

47%

Asian/Pacific Islander

28%

Two or More Races

10%

Hispanic

10%

Black

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Federal Way School District District Spending

$9,513Per Pupil

The Federal Way School District spends $9,513 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Federal Way School District District

23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Federal Way Public Academy had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MSP

What is it?

The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards contained in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.

How is it Scored?

A student's performance on the reading, math and science MSP is reported using scale scores. Scale scores are three-digit numbers that are used to place the student into one of four levels: Advanced (Level 4), Proficient (Level 3), Basic (Level 2) and Below Basic (Level 1). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above Level 3).

About the HSPE

What is it?

The High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards contained in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 10 are assessed in math, reading, science and writing.

How is it Scored?

A student's performance on the reading, math and science HSPE is reported using scale scores. Scale scores are three-digit numbers that are used to place the student into one of four levels: Advanced (Level 4), Proficient (Level 3), Basic (Level 2) and Below Basic (Level 1). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above Level 3).

About the WASL

What is it?

The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4, 7, and 10 in writing, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: level 4 (exceeds standard), level 3 (meets standard), level 2 (below standard) and level 1 (well below standard). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above level 3). Students must pass th

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