Roosevelt High School

1,541 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roosevelt High School, located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of North Seattle, is a historic and highly regarded public secondary school within the Seattle Public Schools district. Established in 1922, the school occupies a distinctive landmark building that reflects both its long-standing presence in the community and its commitment to academic excellence. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success.

Beyond its academic focus, Roosevelt High School is widely recognized for its vibrant culture and competitive extracurricular programs. The school boasts a particularly strong reputation for its world-class performing arts, specifically its award-winning jazz band and theater departments, which frequently receive regional and national acclaim. With a wide array of athletic teams, student-led clubs, and community-focused initiatives, Roosevelt emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that fosters both individual achievement and school spirit, remaining a cornerstone of the Seattle educational landscape.

1,541

Total Students

75.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,015
Hispanic	121
Black	79
Asian	143
Two or More	161
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,015 (66.6 %)
Two or More
161 (10.6 %)
Asian
143 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
121 (7.9 %)
Black
79 (5.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-4810
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 9 365

Grade 10 393

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 391