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#1678 of 2,228 schools in WA
Todd Beamer High School
High School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A Federal Way School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
35999 16TH AV S, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Math 14% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Todd Beamer High School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Todd Beamer High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,943/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federal Way), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,800
Median home value
$428,500
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way Running Start Home SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 1.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Gateway to CollegeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Support SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Technology Access Foundation Academy at SaghalieEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #13 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Todd Beamer High School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Todd Beamer High School
Todd Beamer High School is a public high school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 1,413 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,678 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Todd Beamer High School
What grades does Todd Beamer High School serve?
Todd Beamer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Todd Beamer High School?
Todd Beamer High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Todd Beamer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Todd Beamer High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Todd Beamer High School rank in WA?
Todd Beamer High School ranks #1,678 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Todd Beamer High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Todd Beamer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Todd Beamer High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Todd Beamer High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Todd Beamer High School a charter school?
No, Todd Beamer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Todd Beamer High School a Title I school?
No, Todd Beamer High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Todd Beamer High School?
75.7% of students at Todd Beamer High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (253) 945-2570
- Area population (ZIP 98003)
- 52,210
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98003; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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