Roosevelt High School is a four-year public high school located in Roosevelt as part of the Roosevelt School District, serving students in grades 9 through 12. It is located in the hamlet of Roosevelt in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.
Serving 1,075 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,075 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 1,075 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,075 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School 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 is 0.51, 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
#2536 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
41%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #2536 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport High School, Elmont Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY 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 New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
1,075 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Roosevelt High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School offer ?
Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roosevelt High School part of?
Roosevelt High School is part of Roosevelt Union Free School District.
School Reviews
4 4/18/2022
The best school I have seen.
2 5/11/2020
This school is garbage compared to other schools. Not only my experience, but also my kids and their friends.
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