ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Roosevelt High School is a public high school that is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 1,943 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 79 teachers, Roosevelt High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Roosevelt High School, located at 4419 Center St in Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the most historic and prominent secondary institutions in the Des Moines Public Schools district. Established in 1922, the school is well-regarded for its architectural significance—notably its iconic red-brick structure—and its long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. Serving a diverse student body, Roosevelt offers a wide range of rigorous programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a variety of career-technical pathways, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and maintains a strong spirit of school pride, often referred to as "Rider Pride." Students at Roosevelt have access to an extensive array of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and student-led organizations, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience. As a cornerstone of the Des Moines community, the school remains committed to equity and preparing its graduates to be engaged, informed citizens in an evolving global society.
For more information, contact Roosevelt High School at (515) 242-7272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7272
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Des Moines, IA with about 1,943 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,943
- Teachers:
- 79.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,943 students
- White
- 49.9%
- Black or African American
- 24.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.