Decatur High School vs Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 6–12
532 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Federal Way, Washington | Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 333 | #285 of 333 |
| National rank | #12278 of 16,910 | #12118 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,352 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.6 vs 35.4).
- •Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Decatur High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 74.1%).
- •Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 21.1).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 532.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Decatur High School better than Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Decatur High School and Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 1,352. Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie rank in Washington?
Decatur High School is 287th of 333 and Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is 285th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).