ROOSEVELT CENTER

Roosevelt Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 438 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 47 teachers, Roosevelt Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

The Roosevelt Center, located at 978 Haskell Ave in Rockford, Illinois, functions as a specialized educational facility within the Rockford Public Schools (District 205) system. Historically known for serving as a hub for alternative education, the center focuses on providing personalized learning environments for students who may require additional support to succeed academically or behaviorally. Its mission is centered on fostering a structured setting that encourages student development, credit recovery, and the successful completion of graduation requirements.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the Roosevelt Center often emphasizes social-emotional learning and wrap-around support services to address the diverse needs of its student population. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from faculty, the school aims to re-engage students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. It remains a vital component of the district’s efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of their academic history, have a pathway to earning their diplomas and preparing for post-secondary success.

For more information, contact Roosevelt Center at (815) 966-3265 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.