Roosevelt High School

www.roosevelt.cps.k12.il.us

1,116 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,116

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	825
Black	107
Asian	93
Two or More	12
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
825 (73.9 %)
Black
107 (9.6 %)
Asian
93 (8.3 %)
White
67 (6.0 %)
Two or More
12 (1.1 %)
American Indian
8 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)534-5000
Website:	http://www.roosevelt.cps.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 271

Grade 10 291

Grade 11 289

Grade 12 265

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roosevelt High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	271
Grade 10	291
Grade 11	289
Grade 12	265

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roosevelt High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	555	49.7%
Male	561	50.3%

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