Roosevelt High School vs. South High School
Should I attend Roosevelt High School or South 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 Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 954 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,590 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
954 students
1,590 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
288
371
Grade 10 Students
241
406
Grade 11 Students
220
419
Grade 12 Students
205
394
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
8%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
20%
% Black
27%
34%
% White
34%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%