Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It opened in 1991 and is one of four traditional high schools in the Sioux Falls School District.
Serving 1,776 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt High School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Roosevelt High School - 03's student population of 1,776 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
White, Gold
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School - 03 is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
11%
3%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School - 03's ranking?
Roosevelt High School - 03 is ranked #350 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Roosevelt High School - 03 often compared to?
Roosevelt High School - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School - 02, Washington High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School - 03?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School - 03 is 82%, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School - 03?
1,776 students attend Roosevelt High School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Roosevelt High School - 03 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School - 03?
Roosevelt High School - 03 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School - 03 offer ?
Roosevelt High School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roosevelt High School - 03 part of?
Roosevelt High School - 03 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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