Roosevelt High School is a public secondary school located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. Opened in 1922 to relieve overcrowding at Lincoln High School, it ranks as the second-largest high school in Seattle Public Schools.
Serving 1,528 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Roosevelt High School's student population of 1,528 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
63%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rough Riders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #93 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
1,528 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Roosevelt High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Seattle.
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