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#424 of 574 schools in SD

Roosevelt High School - 03

High School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD

A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

6600 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation15.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism39.1%

Students at Roosevelt High School - 03 score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt High School - 03 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,454/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), 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

$77,070

Median home value

$268,800

Median rent

$996/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

59.9%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
15.1% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
8 boys'·11 girls'·37 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#23 of 37
District spending per student
$11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt High School - 03 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt High School - 03

Roosevelt High School - 03 is a public high school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 1,776 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt High School - 03

What grades does Roosevelt High School - 03 serve?

Roosevelt High School - 03 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Roosevelt High School - 03?

Roosevelt High School - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 1,776 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School - 03?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School - 03 is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt High School - 03 rank in SD?

Roosevelt High School - 03 ranks #424 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Roosevelt High School - 03's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt High School - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 - 03?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt High School - 03 has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roosevelt High School - 03 a charter school?

No, Roosevelt High School - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roosevelt High School - 03 a Title I school?

No, Roosevelt High School - 03 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt High School - 03?

31.7% of students at Roosevelt High School - 03 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
1,776
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
107
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Minnehaha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.1%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 57106)
51,780
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
33.6
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 · 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 57106; 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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