Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS

School Overview
Roosevelt Alternative School, located on Markley Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Norristown Area School District. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Roosevelt is designed to support students who may benefit from a more focused, small-group environment or those who have struggled in a conventional classroom setting. The school prioritizes individualized attention, behavioral support, and credit recovery, aiming to provide a pathway for students to earn their diplomas in a setting that addresses their specific academic and social-emotional needs.

The atmosphere at Roosevelt is geared toward fostering personal accountability and academic progress for students who are at risk of falling behind or dropping out. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a more structured, supportive curriculum, the school works to remove traditional barriers to learning. Its presence in the Norristown community highlights the district's commitment to providing diverse educational options, ensuring that all students—regardless of their previous challenges—have access to the resources and guidance necessary to successfully transition toward graduation and post-secondary success.
180
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic86
Black69
Asian1
Two or More19
  • Hispanic
    86 (47.8%)
  • Black
    69 (38.3%)
  • Two or More
    19 (10.6%)
  • White
    5 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
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: No
District: Norristown Area SD
Phone: (610)275-9720
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 939
Grade 1065
Grade 1147
Grade 1229
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6837.8%
Male11262.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)