Roosevelt High School - 03

www.sf.k12.sd.us

1,785 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roosevelt High School, located at 6600 W 41st St in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is one of the premier secondary educational institutions within the Sioux Falls School District. As a large, comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for offering a rigorous academic curriculum that includes various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized vocational programming designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Roosevelt High School is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic programs, competitive fine arts departments, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and community involvement. With a strong emphasis on "The Rider Way," the school focuses on character development, academic excellence, and providing a supportive environment that encourages students to excel in their individual interests while contributing to the broader Sioux Falls community.

1,785

Total Students

105.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt High School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,115
Hispanic	236
Black	198
Asian	23
Two or More	135
American Indian	73
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,115 (62.5%)
Hispanic
236 (13.2%)
Black
198 (11.1%)
Two or More
135 (7.6%)
American Indian
73 (4.1%)
Asian
23 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)362-2860
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	185

* 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 9 497

Grade 10 466

Grade 11 409

Grade 12 413