Roosevelt High School, or simply Roosevelt, is a public school located in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. A part of the Minneapolis Public Schools, it is named after 26th United States President Theodore Roosevelt.
Serving 1,121 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 1,121 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Maroon, Gold
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 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1472 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
15%
12%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
1,121 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Roosevelt High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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 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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