School Overview
Theodore Roosevelt High School, located in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., is a historic public secondary school serving the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated at 4301 13th St NW, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum along with various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to prepare students for college and career success. As part of the DCPS network, the school operates under the broader mission of providing equitable educational opportunities and fostering student achievement within the local community.

In recent years, Roosevelt High School has undergone significant modernization to provide its students with contemporary facilities and a learning environment suited for 21st-century education. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to community engagement, often acting as a hub for local events and neighborhood initiatives. Prospective families and community members can utilize the official DCPS website (dcps.dc.gov) to access information regarding enrollment procedures, academic calendars, school policies, and updates on the school’s specific programs and initiatives.
913
Total Students
82.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt HS
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic419
Black479
Asian4
Two or More4
  • Black
    479 (52.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    419 (45.9 %)
  • White
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.4 %)
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: District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone: (202)576-6130
Website: http://theodorerooseveltdc.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 913
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 344
Grade 10 274
Grade 11 140
Grade 12 155

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roosevelt HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9344
Grade 10274
Grade 11140
Grade 12155
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roosevelt HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37741.3%
Male53558.6%
Not Specified10.1%
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