Serving 2,544 students in grades 9-12, Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eleanor Roosevelt High serves the northern part of Greenbelt, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Eleanor Roosevelt High School's student population of 2,544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,544 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Motto
The Roosevelt Way is a way of life.
School Rankings
Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Columbia Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is ranked #102 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Eleanor Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Eleanor Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Herbert Flowers High School, Duval High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
2,544 students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Eleanor Roosevelt High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eleanor Roosevelt High School offer ?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eleanor Roosevelt High School part of?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is part of Prince George's County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Most teachers are good teachers, some don't teach at all.
A lot of clubs for students.
Many sports teams, anybody can join as long as they're committed.
The school is pretty clean, not too dirty.
Most parents are actually involved and care about their children.
5 10/10/2025
I graduated in 1984 and love the school and teachers!!
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