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#199 of 240 schools in DC

Roosevelt HS

High School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC

A District of Columbia Public Schools high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4301 13th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Math 3% vs DC 28% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs DC 38% (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.6% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.6% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Math vs. State Avg-24.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING), Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
vs. Expected-19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation10.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$31,629
Chronic Absenteeism86.5%

Students at Roosevelt HS score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Math Proficiency3%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
28%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
38%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 12% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 72Excellent Transit
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,514/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,377

Median home value

$722,200

Median rent

$1,636/mo

College educated

54.7%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
E.l. Haynes Pcs - HSCharter · enrollment unverified6.39–120.4 mi439Compare →
Columbia Heights Education CampusEnrollment path unverified6.46–121.0 mi1,494Compare →
Washington Latin Pcs - Upper SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.29–121.1 mi356Compare →
Archbishop Carroll High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4private9–121.2 mi383Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

District of Columbia Public Schools

Schools in district
117
Rank in district
#98 of 116
District spending per student
$31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt HS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt HS

Roosevelt HS is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 908 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt HS

What grades does Roosevelt HS serve?

Roosevelt HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Roosevelt HS?

Roosevelt HS has an enrollment of approximately 908 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt HS is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt HS rank in DC?

Roosevelt HS ranks #199 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Roosevelt HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Roosevelt HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt HS has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roosevelt HS a charter school?

No, Roosevelt HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roosevelt HS a Title I school?

No, Roosevelt HS is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
908
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.5%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
% meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
3.7%
Area population (ZIP 20011)
66,951
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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