Roosevelt High

go.fresnou.org/roosevelt

2,228 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roosevelt High School, located in the historic Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, California, is one of the district’s oldest and most iconic educational institutions. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its vibrant "Rough Rider" spirit and its long-standing presence in the Fresno Unified School District. The campus is particularly noted for its distinguished School of the Arts (ROSA), which provides specialized instruction in performing and visual arts, drawing talented students from across the region to participate in its comprehensive academic and creative programs.

Beyond its artistic focus, Roosevelt High offers a wide range of rigorous academic pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various Career Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and tradition, frequently engaging students in athletics, extracurricular clubs, and civic service. As a pillar of the local community, Roosevelt High continues to prioritize a supportive learning environment that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement for its diverse student population.

2,228

Total Students

115.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt High
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	1,809
Black	118
Asian	188
Two or More	21
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,809 (81.3 %)
Asian
188 (8.5 %)
Black
118 (5.3 %)
White
74 (3.3 %)
Two or More
21 (0.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)253-5200
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/roosevelt
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	518

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 675

Grade 10 574

Grade 11 530

Grade 12 449