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#479 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 22% in state

Roosevelt High School

High School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA

A Seattle School District No. 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1410 NE 66 ST, Seattle, WA 98115

  • Math 56% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.4% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.2 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation62.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$21,806
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Roosevelt High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
93%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
93%
2022
ELA
88%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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 Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 66Good Transit
  • Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High5,803/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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

$148,190

Median home value

$1,041,500

Median rent

$2,118/mo

College educated

78.3%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
62.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 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

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy for Precision LearningPrivate · tuition9.0privateK–120.8 mi115Compare →
University PrepPrivate · tuition6.8private6–120.9 mi613Compare →
Dartmoor SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.5 mi9Compare →
Cleveland High School StemEnrollment path unverified8.89–12Not available890Compare →

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.

Seattle School District No. 1

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#61 of 106
District spending per student
$21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt High School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt High School

Roosevelt High School is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 1,528 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 1,528 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School is 22.1:1. 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 WA?

Roosevelt High School ranks #479 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Roosevelt High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

15.7% 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
1,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 98115)
54,248
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
37.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98115; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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