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 1,412 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Todd Beamer High School serves the southern part of the Federal Way, WA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 14.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically enjoy a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Todd Beamer High School's student population of 1,412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Motto
Where every scholar graduates on time, prepared for college and career, inspired to become positive members of a global society.
School Rankings
Todd Beamer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 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
#1648 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Titan Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Todd Beamer High School's ranking?
Todd Beamer High School is ranked #1648 out of 2,088 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 83.8%.
How many students attend Todd Beamer High School?
1,412 students attend Todd Beamer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Todd Beamer High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% 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 17:1.
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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