Roosevelt High

go.fresnou.org/roosevelt

2,175 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roosevelt High School, located in the historic Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, California, is one of the district’s oldest and most iconic educational institutions. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its vibrant "Rough Rider" spirit and its long-standing presence in the Fresno Unified School District. The campus is particularly noted for its distinguished School of the Arts (ROSA), which provides specialized instruction in performing and visual arts, drawing talented students from across the region to participate in its comprehensive academic and creative programs.

Beyond its artistic focus, Roosevelt High offers a wide range of rigorous academic pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various Career Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and tradition, frequently engaging students in athletics, extracurricular clubs, and civic service. As a pillar of the local community, Roosevelt High continues to prioritize a supportive learning environment that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement for its diverse student population.

2,175

Total Students

119.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt High
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	1,791
Black	103
Asian	197
Two or More	16
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,791 (82.6%)
Asian
197 (9.1%)
Black
103 (4.8%)
White
50 (2.3%)
Two or More
16 (0.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)253-5200
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/roosevelt
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	518

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 607

Grade 10 587

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 452