Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas. The school is part of the North East Independent School District, which serves portions of San Antonio and the City of Windcrest. It is classified as a 6A school by the UIL.
Serving 2,431 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt High School serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 19.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 2.6 miles, and the furthest edge is 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 2,431 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5899 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Rough Riders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #5899 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Gervin Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
2,431 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roosevelt High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Texas 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 North East Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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