Serving 797 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 797 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
44%
17%
Black
54%
65%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #208 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 73%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
797 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Roosevelt High School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School offer ?
Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roosevelt High School part of?
Roosevelt High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2014
The principal is a serious and thoughtful person, making improvements under challenging circumstances. Children arrive at this school very far behind academically, socially and emotionally. The public schools are difficult to work with bureaucratically -- lots of expectations and constraints not placed on the charter schools. The school is in one of DC's older, crumbling facilities. Within that reality, Mr. Mitchel and his senior staff are doing a very credible job of leading the staff and the students. The halls are tightly monitored so students must be somewhere supervised during class hours. They are patient with the students, both holding them accountable and giving them many chances. They have a lot of outstanding staff and teachers that go above and beyond for the students. With more funding expected for their student population under the new funding models, this school should continue to improve, if they retain the principal and his leadership team. My children are high need and the school has worked hard to give them the opportunity to succeed. They have a plethora of after school activities. It is a tough school for someone who is academically advanced, as the majority of the students are in remediation.
2 9/28/2006
I recently visited Roosevelt for a football game, which was called the DC Kick off classic and I could not believe the conditions of the school. First the bleachers were covered with bushes and trash everywhere. Then the bathrooms looked like something out of a horror movie and I just could not believe this was a school that is currently opened.I am a fifth grade teacher in Maryland and am originally from California and I have NEVER seen any open school in those conditions. Why can't you utilize the students who need community service hours to help to clean up the school.
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