Theodore Roosevelt High School

kent.k12.oh.us/kcs/campus/roosevelt.php

1,325 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Theodore Roosevelt High School, located in Kent, Ohio, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Kent City School District. Known for its comprehensive academic approach, the school offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and a wide array of elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from its proximity to Kent State University, which often facilitates unique educational partnerships and extracurricular opportunities for its student body.

Beyond academics, Roosevelt High School places a strong emphasis on student life and holistic development. The school boasts a robust athletic department and a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular organizations, ranging from performing arts and competitive robotics to community service groups. With a focus on fostering school spirit—often centered around their mascot, the Rough Rider—the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

1,325

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theodore Roosevelt High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	947
Hispanic	54
Black	164
Asian	34
Two or More	121
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
947 (71.5%)
Black
164 (12.4%)
Two or More
121 (9.1%)
Hispanic
54 (4.1%)
Asian
34 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	No
District:	Kent City
Phone:	(330)673-9595
Website:	http://kent.k12.oh.us/kcs/campus/roosevelt.php
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 9 244

Grade 10 219

Grade 11 434

Grade 12 428