Excellent
#57 of 292 schools in HI
Top 19% in state
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1120 Nehoa St, Honolulu, HI 96822
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at President Theodore Roosevelt High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where President Theodore Roosevelt High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), 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
$95,594
Median home value
$985,100
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halau Ku Mana - a New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 5–12 | 0.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Hawaiian Mission AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Maryknoll SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 904 | Compare → |
| Punahou SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 3,700 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #57 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
President Theodore Roosevelt High School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About President Theodore Roosevelt High School
President Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,337 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about President Theodore Roosevelt High School
What grades does President Theodore Roosevelt High School serve?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at President Theodore Roosevelt High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does President Theodore Roosevelt High School rank in HI?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School ranks #57 of 292 schools in HI.
What is President Theodore Roosevelt High School's MySchoolScout rating?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, President Theodore Roosevelt High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is President Theodore Roosevelt High School a charter school?
No, President Theodore Roosevelt High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is President Theodore Roosevelt High School a Title I school?
No, President Theodore Roosevelt High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
37.8% of students at President Theodore Roosevelt High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (808) 587-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96822)
- 44,551
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 96822; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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