Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School

456 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 88% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,626 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#6318 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
98%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
94%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School is ranked #6318 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School often compared to?
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A. Garfield Senior High School, E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School?
1,626 students attend Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School located?
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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