Support School

(253)945-2000

55 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Support School, located at 33330 8th Ave S in Federal Way, Washington, functions as an alternative educational setting within the Federal Way Public Schools district. It is specifically designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, the school aims to help students overcome academic and behavioral barriers to success.

The curriculum at Support School is tailored to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population, focusing on credit recovery, social-emotional learning, and post-secondary preparation. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong, mentorship-based relationships with students to foster a sense of belonging and accountability. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for students seeking a non-traditional path toward earning their high school diploma and preparing for future career or educational goals.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Support School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	14
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
18 (32.7%)
Hispanic
14 (25.5%)
Black
9 (16.4%)
Asian
7 (12.7%)
Two or More
5 (9.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (3.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-2000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 4

Grade 10 1