Public School
Roosevelt High School
- A-Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Des Moines, IA
- 373 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityA+
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- Health & SafetyB-
- AdministrationB+
- SportsB+
- FoodC+
- Resources & FacilitiesC
Roosevelt High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB+
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingB
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$48,088
National
$55,322Median Rent
$775
National
$949Median Home Value
$119,800
National
$184,700Culture & 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
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
- 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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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
Roosevelt High School Reviews
373 reviews
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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!
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.