Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#2104 of 2,221 schools in MO

Roosevelt High

High School · ST. LOUIS CITY

3230 HARTFORD ST, St. Louis, MO 63118

Enrollment

473

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

3.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#2,104 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#168 of 193

public schools

In district

#57 of 63

ST. LOUIS CITY

School shortlistprofile + nearby

Shortlisting around Roosevelt High?

Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Roosevelt High

3.7/10

High School in St. Louis · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Momentum Acad Tower Grove East

5.4/10

0.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Shenandoah Elem.

5.2/10

0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Roosevelt High

Roosevelt High is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.

Roosevelt High serves approximately 473 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Roosevelt High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,104 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Roosevelt High show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 5.2
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

72% of students at Roosevelt High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate47%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism71.9%

Roosevelt High — Students at Roosevelt High score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 15.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 26.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 26 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
9%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
2.5%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2022
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.

How Roosevelt High Compares

See how Roosevelt High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.7/10
5th percentile in MO
Academic
1.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
4.3/10
Below Average
AP Courses
2
State avg: 2.3
Sports
11
6 boys' · 5 girls'
Advanced STEM
4/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
71.9%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2 AP courses offered
6.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses4 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

3230 HARTFORD ST, St. Louis, MO 63118

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Roosevelt High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC. (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE (rated 6.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MO School for the Blind - HS (rated 4.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST St. Louis 0.4 mi 5.4
SHENANDOAH ELEM. St. Louis 0.6 mi 5.2
MO School for the Blind - HS St. Louis 0.7 mi 4.4
MO School for the Blind - ELEM St. Louis 0.7 mi
FROEBEL ELEM. St. Louis 0.8 mi 4.4
MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK St. Louis 0.9 mi 5.8
Kairos High St. Louis 0.9 mi 7.0
KAIROS ACADEMIES St. Louis 1.0 mi 3.4
MOMENTUM FOX PARK St. Louis 0.9 mi 4.4
MONROE ELEM. St. Louis 1.1 mi 4.5
MANN ELEM. St. Louis 1.0 mi 5.8
ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND SCHOOL St. Louis 1.2 mi 6.2
NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA St. Louis 1.3 mi 5.2
MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis 1.1 mi 7.7
CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE St. Louis 1.3 mi 6.1
Carnahan Middle St. Louis 1.3 mi 6.8
SIGEL ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis 1.2 mi 5.6
MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC. St. Louis 1.2 mi 8.4
SOUTH CITY St. Louis 1.4 mi 4.4
HODGEN ELEM. St. Louis 1.3 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,268

Median Home Value

$210,900

Median Rent

$952/mo

Population

25,645

College Educated

37.7%

Homeownership

44%

Avg Commute

22.6 min

Poverty Rate

19.7%

Median Age

35.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
LEXINGTON HIGH Lexington, MO 3.7
RICHMOND HIGH Richmond, MO 3.7
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City, MO 3.6
SENECA HIGH Seneca, MO 3.9
SUMNER HIGH St. Louis, MO 3.5
SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES St. Louis, MO 4.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roosevelt High

What grades does Roosevelt High serve?

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

How many students attend Roosevelt High?

Roosevelt High has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt High rank in MO?

Roosevelt High ranks #2,104 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Roosevelt High's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roosevelt High a charter school?

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

Is Roosevelt High a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt High?

100.0% of students at Roosevelt High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

11 schools nearby View map →

Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
80 Very Walkable
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
77 Very Bikeable

Powered by Walk Score

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
473
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Free/Reduced Lunch
100.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.9%
4-Year Graduation
47.0%

District

ST. LOUIS CITY
District Enrollment
18,284
Schools in District
68
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,979
District Rank
#57 of 63

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.