Roosevelt High School

Overall, I love Roosevelt. The workload is not that bad. There is a lot of work, but coming from a rigorous private school, the workload is simply average. It is difficult for high level students to be challenged in the normal classes, however, AP/honors classes are challenging, and as a freshman, I was able to jump into more difficult classes usually taken by Sophomores. The teacher level is shockingly irregular, but it is easy to 'work the system' and get into better classes. Self-advocacy is very important. I was able to get out of the pointless 'required' freshman science class and take Biology a year early. Most students didn't choose this option simply because they were told it was impossible not to take. The orchestra, jazz and drama programs are fantastic. I highly reccomend this school if (and only if) one gets involved in these programs or a fall no-cut sport.
--Submitted by a student

I started at Roosevelt after attending private school and I loved it! There is something for everyone. There are so many clubs. activities, and different class choices. However, sports can be really competitive so I suggest playing a no-cut sport like swimming, cross-country, or lacrosse. Also, the academics, especially the sciences, aren't that great either. However, you can take running start or AP classes if you need a challenge.
--Submitted by a student

Roosevelt is a good solid B for academics and meets the needs of most students, especially if you're in the middle of the 'bell-curve' for achievement. However, with the exception of their great Autism program, the special education department lags years behind other schools nationwide using out-dated procedures for identification, placing students into 'restrictive programs'' and they don't measure quantifiable student progress. Additionally, there is little challenge for the highly motivated and gifted students who are forced to sit through classes where they have already know/mastered the content with busy-work as homework. Roosevelt's course rigor is not for developing high-level critical thinking skills, but focuses on mediocrity by how many worksheets and pencil-to-paper tasks can be completed daily. This leaves students with impossible choice between 'doing a great job' on the assignments with not enough time or 'putting half the effort' into just getting it done. Teacher quality is highly inconsistent.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is not for everyone. The drama program may be great, but it is the most competitive and the teachers do not give everyone a chance. Some RHS teachers are great, while others are awful. Warning for incoming freshmen, this school has a huge work load and some teachers are not all that nice.
--Submitted by a student

Great school continues to meet the needs of all students; gifted and those student's who needs extra help in L.A and History The teachers appeares to care and are willing to work with the students. Occasionally they need to be reminmded that somne studenmts do need extra help epecially if the students currently have an I.E.P. So parents stay on top of your child needs. I give the L.A and History a B- It is a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am satisfied with Roosevelt, its a good school with a great drama program and band program. But the teachers arent great, and it feels like it would be hard to get into a great college, after attending rhs.

rooesvelt high school is one of the best in the state and a lot of people know this school. they also focus on the ones need improvments not EVERYONE. i would recommend a different school for any present 8th graders
--Submitted by a former student

I was impressed with the Language Arts department. I took the time to sit in on several classes and found the quality of instruction to be quite impressive. The school has an award winning newspaper. By reputation it has an excellent jazz program. It also provides students with relevant topics for their assemblies.
--Submitted by a parent

Roosevelt's renovation project will leave it even better than before. It has great music and drama programs as well. Counselors are very busy so they dont get to satisfy everyone and teachers are so so.
--Submitted by a student

Roosevelt High School is heading in the wrong direction in focusing on 'small learning communities'. Somehow by eliminating A.P. and honors courses the school feels it can improve.
--Submitted by a parent