Roosevelt High School
Roosevelt High School serves 1,139 students in grades 9-12.
Roosevelt High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,139 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 1,139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3443 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)2%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
73%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 82%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
1,139 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Roosevelt High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 City Of Chicago School District 299.
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