Serving 2,039 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,039 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
2,039 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Roosevelt High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,039 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
