Theodore Roosevelt Senior High

www.rooseveltlausd.org

1,678 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School, located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a historic institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its deep-rooted connection to the local community, the school carries a significant legacy, most notably as a central site of the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts, which were pivotal events in the Chicano Civil Rights Movement. Today, the school continues to serve a predominantly Hispanic student body, maintaining a strong focus on preserving its cultural heritage while preparing students for higher education and professional careers.

The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and specialized programs designed to support student growth. Beyond the classroom, Roosevelt High School fosters a vibrant campus life with a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. By balancing a commitment to academic rigor with a supportive social environment, Roosevelt remains an anchor of the Boyle Heights community, striving to empower its students to become engaged and successful citizens.

1,678

Total Students

86.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theodore Roosevelt Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	1,617
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,617 (96.4%)
White
41 (2.4%)
Black
13 (0.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.2%)
Asian
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)780-6500
Website:	http://www.rooseveltlausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,558
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 9 457

Grade 10 436

Grade 11 390

Grade 12 395