Roosevelt High School

4029 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,044 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,044 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Roosevelt High School's student population of 1,044 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,044 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1472 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roosevelt High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Roosevelt High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Roosevelt High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Roosevelt High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Roosevelt High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #1472 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South High School, Washburn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
1,044 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Roosevelt High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School offer ?
Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roosevelt High School part of?
Roosevelt High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Standish.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,044 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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