Federal Way High School vs Lewis & Clark High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 369 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Way High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,665 students
Lewis & Clark High School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,673 students
| Measure | Federal Way High School Federal Way, Washington | Lewis & Clark High School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 333 | #89 of 333 |
| National rank | #12566 of 16,910 | #4776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,665 | 1,673 |
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 1,673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| city | Federal Way | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 33.4).
- •Lewis & Clark High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Lewis & Clark High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Lewis & Clark High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 73.8%).
- •Lewis & Clark High School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.8).
- •Lewis & Clark High School is the larger school with 1,673 students compared with 1,665.
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 Federal Way High School better than Lewis & Clark High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark High School ranks higher (64.0 vs 33.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Federal Way High School and Lewis & Clark High School?
About 369 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Way High School: 1,665. Lewis & Clark High School: 1,673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Way High School and Lewis & Clark High School rank in Washington?
Federal Way High School is 294th of 333 and Lewis & Clark High School is 89th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).