Federal Way High School is a public high school located in

Federal Way, Washington Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, King County, Washington (state), Washington, United States. One of the most recently incorporated cities in the county, its population was 101,030 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Fe ...

. It was originally built in 1938. A new campus opened in the fall of 2016.

Academics

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courses: Calculus, Statistics, and Photography. * Pre-AP: Classes in English, History of the Pacific Region, World History, Science, and Biology for 9th and 10th graders. * AVID: (Advancement Via Individual Determination) a college-preparatory class focusing on goal-orientation and organizational skills. * American Sign Language * Band (symphonic, concert, orchestra, jazz) * Cambridge Program courses: Calculus, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Graphic Design, English, U.S History, Economics, International Relations, Photography, Spanish, French. * Choir (concert, jazz, and chamber) * Sports Medicine/Athletic Training * Drama * Journalism/yearbook * Air Force Junior ROTC * Introduction to Supernatural Phenomenon * Creative Writing * Leadership & ASB * Photography/Pottery/Art *

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classes in College Writing, French 5/6, and Spanish 5/6. Students can earn 5 credits for each of these classes. * Newsweek ranks Federal Way High School 442 on its 2010 list of the United States' 1623 best public high schools * Marketing - Zero hour student store and 4th period student store * Computer Science * Personal Finance, Business Law and Digital Communications Tools * Woodworking - Beginning and Advanced cabinetry classes. * Culinary - basics to cooking

Activities

Book Club, Cambridge Academy, Cheer Team, Chess Club, Dance Team, DECA/Student Store,

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, French Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Gamers Club, Gay/Straight Alliance, Habitat for Humanity,

National Honor Society The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories, which consists of many chapters in high schools. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship (academic achi ...

Key Club Key Club International, also called Key Club, is an international service organization for high school students. As a student-led organization, Key Club's goal is to encourage leadership through serving others. Key Club International is the hig ...

, Latino Club, Letter Club, Native American Club, Pacific Islander Club, Peer mediators, Poetry Club, Pride/UNITEE, Reach Club, robotics, Speech/Debate Team, and Powerful Women's Club.

Athletics

Federal Way is in the Olympic Division of the North Puget Sound League in Washington's West Central District. The most recent successes include Boys' Basketball 4A State Championships back-to-back in 2014 and 2015 (29-0), and back-to-back State Track Titles for both boys and girls in 2013 and 2014. Boys' Baseball took a first-place finish in 2001 and second-place finishes in 2000, '02 and '03, and a third-place finish in 2010 in the 4A State tournament. In 2002, the boys' basketball team qualified for the State tournament, the first time since 1994. This was the start in a renewed interest and success for the basketball team. In the 2007-2008 basketball season, Federal Way finished second in the 4A State tournament, their highest finish in school history until 2014. In 2006, FWHS left the South Division of the South Puget Sound League (SPSL) and joined the North SPSL. Also in the 2007 season, the Boys' Soccer Team achieved second place in the state. Both the 2008-2009 Federal Way boys' and girls' basketball teams made the 4A Washington State Basketball tournament. The girls' team went on to finish in third while the Boys finished in first place after a 62-54 win over Garfield High School. The 2009-2010 Federal Way boys' and girls' basketball teams both made the 4A Washington State Basketball tournament again. The boys finished 3rd. Also for the 2010 Federal Way Boys' Cross country team, they went 8-0 and became SPSL South Champions. Then later on traveled to Pasco, Washington to compete in 4a Washington State Cross Country Championships. The boys later on, finished 13th place. In 1978, the Eagles Volleyball team under Coach Kathy Harris placed 3rd in the State Volleyball Tournament. The Eagles’ only other state tournament appearance came in 1988. In 1997, the Women's basketball team won the 3A state championship. In 2016, FWHS joined the resurrected North Puget Sound League's Olympic Division. Notable professional athletes from Federal Way High School include: Donny Marshall (NBA), Michael Dickerson (NBA), Jalen McDaniels (NBA), Travis Ishikawa (MLB), Lake Dawson (NFL), and Dan Spillner (MLB).

Notable alumni

Amber Pacific Amber Pacific is an American pop-punk band that formed in 2002 in Federal Way, Washington. The band has released four full-length albums, '' The Possibility and the Promise'' in 2005, ''Truth in Sincerity'' in 2007, ''Virtues'' in 2010 and ''The ...

- Punk Rock Band (class of 2003) * Shaun Bodiford- NFL player *

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Lake Dawson Lake Dawson (born January 2, 1972) is a former professional American football player and current executive in the NFL. He graduated from Federal Way High School in 1990, where he had participated in football, basketball, and track. He played fo ...

- former NFL player, now a Director of Player Personnel with the NFL's

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. * Cole Dickerson - current professional basketball player *

Michael Dickerson Michael DeAngelo Dickerson (born June 25, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player who was a member of the Houston Rockets and Vancouver / Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The shooting guard was ...

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Travis Ishikawa Travis Takashi Ishikawa (born September 24, 1983) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played for the San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates. Ishikawa has also ...

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John Moe John Moe (born July 10, 1968) is an American writer and radio personality. Early life Moe grew up in Federal Way, Washington and graduated from Whitman College. Career Moe was originally hired at KUOW in 2001 as a staff writer for ''Rewind'', ...

- Author, radio and podcast host. *

Dan Spillner Daniel Ray Spillner (born November 27, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1985. He played for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. He led the P ...

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Donny Marshall Donny Marshall (born July 17, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player who played five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Jersey Nets. He is currently a college basketball te ...

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player, 2x Sports Emmy winner and current NBA/NCAA basketball analyst for FOX Sports *

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* Charlie Taumoepeau- NFL player *

Jalen McDaniels Jalen Marquis McDaniels (born January 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the San Diego State Aztecs. High school c ...

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Jaden McDaniels Jaden McDaniels (born September 29, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies. He attended Federal Way ...

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References

External links

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Federal Way High School School Profile
{{WIAA West Central District 3, A, 4A High schools in King County, Washington South Puget Sound League Educational institutions established in 1938 Federal Way, Washington Public high schools in Washington (state) 1938 establishments in Washington (state)