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Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,986 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 1,986 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,986 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#881 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roosevelt High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
64%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
70%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
63%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Roosevelt High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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 Iowa 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 Iowa.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Roosevelt High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Roosevelt High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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 Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #881 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School, Urbandale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 86%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
1,986 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Roosevelt High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Iowa 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 Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the Waveland Park neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Waveland Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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