Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school operated by the District of Columbia Public Schools in the Petworth neighborhood of Ward 4 neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Roosevelt enrolls 698 students in ninth through 12th grade.
Serving 943 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia 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 District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt HS at MacFarland serves the northern part of Washington, DC, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 943 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
943 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Motto
We Believe. Belong. Become.
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
77%
76.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.2%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Rough Riders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #201 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H.d. Woodson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 77%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
943 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Roosevelt High School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School offer ?
Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt High School part of?
Roosevelt High School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I recently visited Roosevelt for a football game, which was called the DC Kick off classic and I could not believe the conditions of the school. First the bleachers were covered with bushes and trash everywhere. Then the bathrooms looked like something out of a horror movie and I just could not believe this was a school that is currently opened.
I am a fifth grade teacher in Maryland and am originally from California and I have NEVER seen any open school in those conditions. Why can't you utilize the students who need community service hours to help to clean up the school.
5 10/10/2025
The principal is a serious and thoughtful person, making improvements under challenging circumstances. Children arrive at this school very far behind academically, socially and emotionally. The public schools are difficult to work with bureaucratically -- lots of expectations and constraints not placed on the charter schools. The school is in one of DC's older, crumbling facilities. Within that reality, Mr. Mitchel and his senior staff are doing a very credible job of leading the staff and the students. The halls are tightly monitored so students must be somewhere supervised during class hours. They are patient with the students, both holding them accountable and giving them many chances. They have a lot of outstanding staff and teachers that go above and beyond for the students. With more funding expected for their student population under the new funding models, this school should continue to improve, if they retain the principal and his leadership team. My children are high need and the school has worked hard to give them the opportunity to succeed. They have a plethora of after school activities. It is a tough school for someone who is academically advanced, as the majority of the students are in remediation.
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