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#2104 of 2,221 schools in MO

Roosevelt High

High School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO

A St. Louis City high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3230 HARTFORD ST, St. Louis, MO 63118

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 47.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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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.
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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.
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4-Year Graduation Rate47%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism71.9%

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

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
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
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt High 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 St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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

$57,268

Median home value

$210,900

Median rent

$952/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

44%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mo School for the Blind - HSEnrollment path unverified4.49–120.7 mi36Compare →
Kairos HighCharter · enrollment unverified7.09–100.9 mi234Compare →
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.Enrollment path unverified8.46–121.2 mi580Compare →
Carnahan Sch. of the FutureEnrollment path unverified6.1121.3 mi54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

St. Louis City

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#57 of 63
District spending per student
$22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt High is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt High

Roosevelt High is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 473 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,104 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
473
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.9%
4-Year Graduation
47.0%
Area population (ZIP 63118)
25,645
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
35.2
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 63118; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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