School Overview
The Roosevelt Center, located at 978 Haskell Ave in Rockford, Illinois, functions as a specialized educational facility within the Rockford Public Schools (District 205) system. Historically known for serving as a hub for alternative education, the center focuses on providing personalized learning environments for students who may require additional support to succeed academically or behaviorally. Its mission is centered on fostering a structured setting that encourages student development, credit recovery, and the successful completion of graduation requirements.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the Roosevelt Center often emphasizes social-emotional learning and wrap-around support services to address the diverse needs of its student population. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from faculty, the school aims to re-engage students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. It remains a vital component of the district’s efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of their academic history, have a pathway to earning their diplomas and preparing for post-secondary success.
60
Total Students
44.4
Full-Time Teachers
1.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Center
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic15
Black26
Two or More12
  • Black
    26 (43.3%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (25.0%)
  • Two or More
    12 (20.0%)
  • White
    7 (11.7%)
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: Rockford SD 205
Phone: (815)966-3251
Website: http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 1.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roosevelt Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten60
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roosevelt Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2541.7%
Male3558.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)