Todd Beamer High School is a four-year secondary school located in Federal Way, Washington, within the Federal Way School District. The school was built in 2003 and was named after Todd Morgan Beamer, a passenger aboard United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Serving 1,413 students in grades 9-12, Todd Beamer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Todd Beamer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Todd Beamer High School's student population of 1,413 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Todd Beamer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Todd Beamer High School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
17%
5%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)82%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Todd Beamer High School's ranking?
Todd Beamer High School is ranked #1696 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Todd Beamer High School often compared to?
Todd Beamer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Federal Way High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Todd Beamer High School?
The graduation rate of Todd Beamer High School is 82%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Todd Beamer High School?
1,413 students attend Todd Beamer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Todd Beamer High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Todd Beamer High School?
Todd Beamer High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Todd Beamer High School offer ?
Todd Beamer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Todd Beamer High School part of?
Todd Beamer High School is part of Federal Way School District.
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