Eleanor Roosevelt High School serves 2,546 students in grades 9-12.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Eleanor Roosevelt High School's student population of 2,546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,546 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%

Hispanic
23%
20%

Black
56%
34%

White
10%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90%
86%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #47 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
2,546 students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Eleanor Roosevelt High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eleanor Roosevelt High School part of?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 5/23/2022
I graduated in 1984 and love the school and teachers!!
5 11/11/2011
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.
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