Serving 1,302 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 14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (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 1,302 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.68. 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)
14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
21%
49%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 83%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Todd Beamer High School?
1,302 students attend Todd Beamer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Todd Beamer High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 20:1, 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
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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