With the second largest student enrollment in the state of Iowa, Cedar Rapids Community School District strives to have every learner future ready and is based on a guiding philosophy of continuous improvement.

Since 2018, the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has led the implementation of the Academic Acceleration Policy for High School Students, in all Washington public school districts. The goal of OSPI’s work is to ensure all students, regardless of demographic group, are provided access and entry into the next most academically intense course, including AP, IB, and dual enrollment opportunities.

Federal Way is focused on an advancement of a college-going culture and expanding STEM access to all students. An analysis of transcript and scheduling data helped them identify ways to improve college and career readiness for all students in the district.