Todd Beamer High School

Todd Beamer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
35999 16th Ave S,  Federal Way, WA
Federal Way Public Schools
3.4
2.9
1,316 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Anali Weatherhead
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
26
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
26.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
32.2%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
358:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
30.2%
White
20.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16%
Black
15.4%
Two or more races
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 453 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 257 Students
Washington State University 235 Students
Central Washington University 208 Students
Highline College 206 Students
Seattle University 196 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 169 Students
Seattle Pacific University 141 Students
Eastern Washington University 137 Students
Western Washington University 123 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 109 Students
Nursing 93 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Biology 60 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Mechanical Engineering 25 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Accounting 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 242 Reviews
2.0 Senior
3/4/2025
The worst parts is how often students get into physical and verbal altercations. It feels unsafe and there are many time that we would be in lock down, taking away from learning experiences. The best parts are some of the teachers were great and clearly loved their job.
4.0 Senior
1/19/2025
For the 4 years i've been there, (This being my final year), it was quite a ride to say the least. I've had many different teacher, who some of them i look up to to this day. I've talk to all sort of people from all walks of life, been in many different types of clubs, and even the food is an improvement from what i remember having at my old middle school. The only bad thing i can mention, which sadly has been a feature of this school for many years now, is the massive amount of fights, and once in a while online school threat its gets. But the good news about this is that school seems to be pushing back on this, and its been decreasing slowly throughout the years.
4.0 Alum
4/26/2023
My favorite part about Todd Beamer was the diversity of the students and faculty. It created a great environment where no one felt as though they stood out based on the color of their skin. It also created a unique learning environment where everyone can learn from others' experiences. One thing I really would like to see change is a decrease in student altercations. It was a prominent issue within the school that worsened after my graduation.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/27/2024
As a parent, it hurts to see your child struggle in school and show signs of anxiety due to bullying and lack of prevention. Weapons on campus, fighting is the norm, and school suspension is given as a badge oh honor.
1.0 student
2/1/2024
As a current full-time Running Start student, my experience with this high school has been overwhelmingly negative, prompting me to seek alternatives like community college. The school environment, especially the staff, has been unhelpful, and I encountered significant challenges when trying to navi...
5.0 parent
3/31/2023
My daughter just graduated from this school and it is a far better high school than these other reviews say. It's got highly qualified teachers, good social circles, and excellent extracurriculars. Sure, there are a few bad kids, as with any high school, but that's to be expected and overall this is...
1.0 parent
1/4/2023
They do not care to protect the children. Often threats made to students and parents from students within the school. Keep your kids away from here!!

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Todd Beamer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Federal Way, WA and is served by the Federal Way Public Schools in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,316 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Todd Beamer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Federal Way Public Academy, Fife Open Doors, Federal Way High School, and more. Learn more about what Federal Way has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Todd Beamer High School.

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