Roosevelt High School

1,542 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roosevelt High School, located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of North Seattle, is a historic and highly regarded public secondary school within the Seattle Public Schools district. Established in 1922, the school occupies a distinctive landmark building that reflects both its long-standing presence in the community and its commitment to academic excellence. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success.

Beyond its academic focus, Roosevelt High School is widely recognized for its vibrant culture and competitive extracurricular programs. The school boasts a particularly strong reputation for its world-class performing arts, specifically its award-winning jazz band and theater departments, which frequently receive regional and national acclaim. With a wide array of athletic teams, student-led clubs, and community-focused initiatives, Roosevelt emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that fosters both individual achievement and school spirit, remaining a cornerstone of the Seattle educational landscape.

1,542

Total Students

68.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	936
Hispanic	133
Black	91
Asian	117
Two or More	221
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	15

White
936 (61.6%)
Two or More
221 (14.5%)
Hispanic
133 (8.8%)
Asian
117 (7.7%)
Black
91 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-4810
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 9 382

Grade 10 384

Grade 11 367

Grade 12 409