ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Roosevelt High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 1,113 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, Roosevelt High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic public secondary school serving a diverse student population. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and various extracurricular activities designed to support student development both inside and outside the classroom.
The school is noted for its focus on fostering an inclusive learning environment that reflects the multicultural fabric of its surrounding community. Through partnerships with local organizations and a commitment to personalized student support, Roosevelt High School aims to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. Its location on West Wilson Avenue places it at the heart of a vibrant urban neighborhood, providing students with unique opportunities for community engagement and civic involvement.
For more information, contact Roosevelt High School at (773) 534-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60625-5318
(773) 534-5000
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 1,113 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 1,113
- Teachers:
- 68.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 1,113 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.6%
- Asian
- 7.6%
- White
- 5.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.