Serving 407 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt Stay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt Stay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Roosevelt Stay High School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 122% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roosevelt Stay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Stay High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
62%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Stay High School's ranking?
Roosevelt Stay High School is ranked #118 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Roosevelt Stay High School often compared to?
Roosevelt Stay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballou Stay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roosevelt Stay High School?
The graduation rate of Roosevelt Stay High School is 5%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Roosevelt Stay High School?
407 students attend Roosevelt Stay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Roosevelt Stay High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Stay High School?
Roosevelt Stay High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Stay High School offer ?
Roosevelt Stay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roosevelt Stay High School part of?
Roosevelt Stay High School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt Stay High School located?
Roosevelt Stay High School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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