Roosevelt High School is a public high school in St. Louis, Missouri that is part of St. Louis Public Schools. Roosevelt opened in 1925 after two years of construction and the evacuation of a cemetery for the building site.
Serving 473 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 473 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
Crimson and White
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Rough Riders
School Mascot
Rough Riders
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2022 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
77%
15%
White
9%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rough Riders
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #2022 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
473 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Roosevelt High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% 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 equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School offer ?
Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt High School part of?
Roosevelt High School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Tower Grove East.
School Reviews
2 11/4/2007
The academic programs at Roosenelt are coming along. The availabilty of the at the school seems fair, art is coming along, and extracurricular activities are good. The level of parent involment is high because of such harsh treatment at the school. The fact that kids are being deprived of their education by being locked out of their classrooms, and being sent to ISS is unacceptable. And the facilities need a little more work done to them.
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