Serving 1,713 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 37% (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 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Roosevelt High School - 03's student population of 1,713 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roosevelt High School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School - 03 is 0.54, which is more 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
#354 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
10%
3%
White
66%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt High School - 03's ranking?
Roosevelt High School - 03 is ranked #354 out of 636 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?
37% 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 87%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School - 03?
1,713 students attend Roosevelt High School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roosevelt High School - 03 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School - 03?
Roosevelt High School - 03 has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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