Roosevelt High

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

1,148 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roosevelt Senior High School, located in the Standish neighborhood of South Minneapolis, is a comprehensive public high school within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community connection and its commitment to providing a wide array of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of traditional coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and various career and technical education pathways that cater to the diverse interests and ambitions of its students.

Beyond academics, Roosevelt High School places a significant value on student life and holistic development. The school fosters an inclusive environment through various athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and civic engagement. As a neighborhood anchor, the school actively promotes a culture of collaboration between students, faculty, and local families, striving to create an supportive educational atmosphere that honors the rich cultural heritage and future potential of its student community.

1,148

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt High
Demographic	Student Count
White	572
Hispanic	324
Black	139
Asian	25
Two or More	60
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
572 (49.8%)
Hispanic
324 (28.2%)
Black
139 (12.1%)
Two or More
60 (5.2%)
American Indian
27 (2.4%)
Asian
25 (2.2%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-4800
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 9 356

Grade 10 294

Grade 11 280

Grade 12 218