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#916 of 1,226 schools in OR
Roosevelt High School
High School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6941 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203
- Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 19% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
Based on 20 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$77,619
Median home value
$468,600
Median rent
$1,551/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon OutreachPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 6–12 | 3.1 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Clark County Juvenile Detention SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #82 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roosevelt High School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt High School
Roosevelt High School is a public high school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 1,454 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roosevelt High School
What grades does Roosevelt High School serve?
Roosevelt High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roosevelt High School rank in OR?
Roosevelt High School ranks #916 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Roosevelt High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roosevelt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Roosevelt High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Roosevelt High School a charter school?
No, Roosevelt High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roosevelt High School a Title I school?
No, Roosevelt High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt High School?
62.2% of students at 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
- 1,454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.9%
- Phone
- (503) 916-5260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97203)
- 33,159
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97203; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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