President Theodore Roosevelt High School

1,336 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

President Theodore Roosevelt High School, located in the Makiki neighborhood of Honolulu, is a historic public high school with a deep-rooted identity in the local community. Established in 1930, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing academic tradition and its vibrant campus culture. Its hilltop location offers a unique aesthetic, and the school is deeply integrated into the civic life of Honolulu, serving a diverse student body and maintaining strong traditions that reflect its namesake’s legacy of public service and strength of character.

Academically and extracurricularly, Roosevelt High School is recognized for its robust athletics program—home to the "Rough Riders"—and a variety of student organizations that foster school spirit. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways. With its blend of historic charm and modern educational initiatives, Roosevelt remains a cornerstone of the community, consistently striving to uphold high standards of excellence while providing a supportive environment for students to succeed academically and personally.

1,336

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	166
Black	8
Asian	642
Two or More	233
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	222

Asian
642 (48.1%)
Two or More
233 (17.4%)
Pacific Islander
222 (16.6%)
Hispanic
166 (12.4%)
White
63 (4.7%)
Black
8 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)587-4600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 9 366

Grade 10 269

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 335

Ungraded 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	366
Grade 10	269
Grade 11	349
Grade 12	335
Ungraded	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	635	47.5%
Male	701	52.5%

High School 9th - 12th