Theodore Roosevelt High School, usually referred to simply as Roosevelt High School or TRHS, is a public secondary school located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa.
Serving 2,051 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,051 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt High School serves the west part of Des Moines, IA, covering an attendance area of approximately 13.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 2,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,051 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Roughriders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #933 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School, Urbandale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 87%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
2,051 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Roosevelt High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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 Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the Waveland Park neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Waveland Park.
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