The Theodore Roosevelt High School was a public high school opened in 1926, operated by Yonkers Public Schools, located on the corner of Tuckahoe Road and Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. It shared its campus with Early College High School from 2010, which completely replaced Roosevelt High School in 2013.
Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies's student population of 1,017 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2588 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
19%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shark
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies's ranking?
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies is ranked #2588 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies often compared to?
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Gorton High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies?
1,017 students attend Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies?
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies offer ?
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies part of?
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies located?
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies is located in the Northeast Yonkers neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Yonkers.
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