President Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public, co-educational college preparatory high school in Honolulu, Hawai'i. It is operated by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and serves grades nine through 12. Roosevelt High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Serving 1,337 students in grades 9-12, President Theodore Roosevelt High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
President Theodore Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
President Theodore Roosevelt High School's student population of 1,337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1932
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'College Ready, Career Ready, World Ready!'
School Rankings
President Theodore Roosevelt High School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of President Theodore Roosevelt High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
47%
24%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
17%
25%
Two or more races
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is President Theodore Roosevelt High School's ranking?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School is ranked #91 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are President Theodore Roosevelt High School often compared to?
President Theodore Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mililani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of President Theodore Roosevelt High School is 91%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
1,337 students attend President Theodore Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of President Theodore Roosevelt High School students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does President Theodore Roosevelt High School offer ?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is President Theodore Roosevelt High School part of?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is President Theodore Roosevelt High School located?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School is located in the Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 4 other public schools located in Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus.
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