Federal Way School District
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Federal Way Public Schools includes four cities and parts of King County, Washington and covers 35 square miles (91 km²). There are 37 schools (23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 1 Public Academy, 1 Internet Academy (K-12), and 5 high schools). With 22,395 enrolled students, it is the 7th largest school district in Washington. The district employs 3,766 staff members (including substitutes). It was founded in 1929.
The high schools in Federal Way Public Schools include:
- Stephen Decatur High School
- Federal Way High School
- Thomas Jefferson High School
- Todd Beamer High School
- Harry S. Truman High School
Federal Way Public Schools is unique in that it has a very successful public academy, which provides an advanced education to anyone willing to enroll. It is also one of the strongest advocates for charter schools in Washington. The current Superintendent is Tom Murphy.
The school district recently completed a transition from Junior High Schools to Middle Schools.
