Roosevelt High School

6941 N Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Roosevelt High School's student population of 1,484 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,484 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Roosevelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#978 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roosevelt High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Roosevelt High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
38%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Roosevelt High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Roosevelt High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Roosevelt High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Roosevelt High School is ranked #978 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson High School, Benson Polytechnic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt High School is 75%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
1,484 students attend Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Roosevelt High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roosevelt High School offer ?
Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt High School part of?
Roosevelt High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt High School located?
Roosevelt High School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 14 other public schools located in North Portland.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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