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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    B-
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    C+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C
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Roosevelt High School is a highly rated, public school located in Des Moines, IA. It has 1,793 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 71% of students are at least proficient in math and 74% in reading.
Address
4419 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
Telephone
(515) 242-7272
Website
dmschools.org

Roosevelt High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
71%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1340
34 responses
Average ACT
27
220 responses
AP Enrollment
28%
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Living in the Area
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Cost of Living
    B+
  4. Good for Families
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$48,088
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$775
National
$949
Median Home Value
$119,800
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.28 responses
Poll
86%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.28 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 74 responses
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  • Senior party at the school after graduation
    26%
  • Football/Basketball games
    18%
  • Pep Assembly
    14%
  • School Plays
    11%
  • Sharks Pageant
    11%
  • Musicals
    8%
  • I don't like traditions
    4%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,793
Free or Reduced Lunch
53%
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.35 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.35 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.35 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$56,865
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.6%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.48 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.48 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.48 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,091/ year
National
$12,239
87%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.52 responses
38%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.52 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.52 responses
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Roosevelt High School is a wonderful high school lead by extraordinary staff. Throughout high school, I became involved with the theatre club and vocal music courses and I believe it made my high school experience much better. Throughout high school, I struggled with getting assignments in and my grades had reflected that. However, the teachers were very helpful and the counselors and staff encouraged me to finish each year strong. I hoped for more college readiness/life skills courses that were unfortunately not available, but I was able to tell the faculty about my wishes and they are implementing more courses oriented to life after high school in the near future. Overall, this school allowed me to blossom as an individual and find out more about myself as an individual. A wonderful high school experience I would recommend to anyone!
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When I walk into school in the morning, there are lots of students who are ready to start their day. The staff work incredibly hard to make education interesting and inclusive for all students who attend. There is immense pride of how diverse our high school is. The principal, Kevin Biggs, has been on the news several times for his positive speeches through the intercom and phone calls to parents assuring families and students that whatever may be happening in the world with politics or hate that we will always be welcome within the walls of Roosevelt. Go Roughriders!
My experience at Roosevelt was exponentially better than any other school I've ever gone to. I transferred from a school that was very conservative, mostly Caucasian, and had little to no involvement with student safety, education, or post-secondary school preparedness. This school made a constant effort to prepare students, from junior year on, for college--making sure we have enough credits to graduate, taking us through the application process, telling us what we need for college, and helping with scholarships and financial aid. It is also a very diverse school where I feel safe being both Mexican and gay. The only issues I've really had at this school are with a couple teachers and with students I rarely interact with, but the quality of this school overall exceeds my standards of what a high school should be.