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Roosevelt High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines Independent Comm School District|Last audited: Not yet synced

Des Moines, IA 50312

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,039
Student:Teacher
30.9:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
47.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
72%
54th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
57%
28th percentile in IA
Graduation Rate
83%
Chronic Absenteeism
36.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
15 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
15 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 29.3:1
Worse than average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,518
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 54%Local 30%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,051
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Professional Development Days
Staff Day
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School for Students
Event
Wed, Sep 2, 2026
First Day for Preschool
Event

Full School Calendar 2025-26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt High School

Roosevelt High School has a total enrollment of 2,039 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Des Moines, IA.