Federal Way Public Academy vs Federal Way Running Start Home School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 6–10
309 students
Federal Way Running Start Home School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 11–12
17 students
| Measure | Federal Way Public Academy Federal Way, Washington | Federal Way Running Start Home School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 363 | – |
| National rank | #3064 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 309 | 17 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 17 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Federal Way Running Start Home School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 71.3).
- •Federal Way Running Start Home School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 43.4%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy is the larger school with 309 students compared with 17.
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 Public Academy better than Federal Way Running Start Home School?
On the Success Index (US), Federal Way Running Start Home School ranks higher (73.7 vs 71.3 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 Public Academy and Federal Way Running Start Home School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Way Public Academy: 309. Federal Way Running Start Home School: 17. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Way Public Academy and Federal Way Running Start Home School rank in Washington?
Federal Way Public Academy is 69th of 363 and Federal Way Running Start Home School is unranked among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).