Roosevelt High School vs. Mather High School
Should I attend Roosevelt High School or Mather High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Mather High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,107 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,878 students in grades 9-12, Mather High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,107 students
1,878 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3636 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2626 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
13%
Graduation Rate
82%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
269
511
Grade 10 Students
293
460
Grade 11 Students
292
445
Grade 12 Students
253
462
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
22%
% Hispanic
74%
45%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
5%
15%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%