Serving 734 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt High serves the southwest part of Saint Louis, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 28.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 3.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 734 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Rough Riders
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2022 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
45-49%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson and White
School Mascot
Rough Riders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #2022 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
734 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Roosevelt High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 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 equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Tower Grove East.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The academic programs at Roosenelt are coming along. The availabilty of the at the school seems fair, art is coming along, and extracurricular activities are good. The level of parent involment is high because of such harsh treatment at the school. The fact that kids are being deprived of their education by being locked out of their classrooms, and being sent to ISS is unacceptable. And the facilities need a little more work done to them.
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