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President Theodore Roosevelt High School

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President Theodore Roosevelt High School ranks 7 th of 65 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

7^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 65 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 89% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

President Theodore Roosevelt High School is a comprehensive grades 9–12 high school serving 1,336 students at 1120 Nehoa St in the Makiki Heights area of urban Honolulu, part of the Hawaii Department of Education.

In 2025–26 the school ranked 7th of 65 Hawaii high schools (89th percentile, 5 stars) — its best finish since 2018–19 and a return to 5-star status after four years at 4 stars. Among nearby schools, only Kalani High School ranks higher (1st); Admiral Arthur W Radford High School and Moanalua High School are close behind at 8th and 10th, while urban-core neighbors President William McKinley High School (19th), Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School (31st), and Kaimuki High School (52nd) fall far lower. Roosevelt's 66% ELA proficiency and 36% math proficiency are each second in that comparison group, and far above the urban-core schools, where ELA runs 52%, 52% and 37% and math 24%, 18% and 23%. Its 92% graduation rate matches the affluent-suburb tier and is well ahead of those three schools (70%–78%), and its 14% chronic absenteeism rate is the third-lowest nearby. About 35% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch — more than Kalani, Radford and Moanalua, but far fewer than the urban-core schools — yet these results come at similar per-student spending.

The recent trend is a broad rebound: ELA rose from 59% to 66%, math from 33% to 36%, graduation from 88.6% to 92.0%, and chronic absenteeism improved from 16.1% to 14.0%; Biology I dipped from 51% to 48%. Most striking is the school's result for low-income students — 4th of 64 statewide (94th percentile, 5 stars), stronger than its own overall rank. Some other student groups measure closer to average, worth asking about during a visit. Two comparison schools are not like-for-like: Olomana School and Hakipuu Academy have state-suppressed test scores (unknown, not zero), and Olomana's 2:1 student–teacher ratio and $76,044 per-student spending suggest a specialized setting.

1,336

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,513

Per pupil spending ?

35.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1120 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822

(808) 587-4600

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Feeder schools for President Theodore Roosevelt High School:

Elementary:	Manoa Elementary School
	Noelani Elementary School
	Nuuanu Elementary School
	Pauoa Elementary School
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	President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Middle:	Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

48.1%

Two or more races:

17.4%

Pacific Islander:

16.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 79th percentile in 2023 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Hawaii high schools

✓92% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 89th (2026) from a 79th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

7^th of 65

Hawaii public high schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 42High Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	7 of 65	89.2%	★★★★★
2025	62.3	11 of 62	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	12 of 67	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.6	11 of 53	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	84.0	8 of 52	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	85.6	5 of 48	89.6%	★★★★★
2019	94.2	1 of 52	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	90.9	5 of 53	90.6%	★★★★★
2017	70.3	3 of 63	95.2%	★★★★★
2016	95.5	2 of 53	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	97.7	1 of 51	98.0%	★★★★★
2013	69.3	17 of 56	69.6%	★★★★☆
2012	60.5	22 of 58	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.3	19 of 56	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	79.7	8 of 56	85.7%	★★★★☆
2009	79.3	7 of 55	87.3%	★★★★☆
2008	86.7	3 of 39	92.3%	★★★★★
2007	83.5	8 of 60	86.7%	★★★★☆
2006	92.1	4 of 56	92.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	57.2	26 of 55	52.7%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	45.4	16 of 40	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.7	15 of 41	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	28 of 65	56.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	34.7	11 of 29	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.8	13 of 33	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.8	34 of 59	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	44.0	39 of 52	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	4 of 64	93.8%	★★★★★

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	17 of 32	46.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.5	11 of 32	65.6%	★★★★☆
2024	38.6	36 of 61	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	54.5	10 of 38	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	16 of 67	76.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	8 of 53	84.9%	★★★★☆
2025	61.9	6 of 51	88.2%	★★★★★
2024	55.2	26 of 64	59.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)85th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)74th percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)62nd percentile-27 vs school

Asian (2026)60th percentile-29 vs school

African American (2024)53rd percentile-29 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)47th percentile-42 vs school

Hispanic (2024)25th percentile-57 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts66%

Biology I48%

Mathematics36%

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by a parent
Friday, October 16, 2020

I liked the diversity that this school offers as well as the wide selection of courses and extra-curricular activities students can choose from. Administration and teachers keep parents well informed. We GE our son to this school because of the strong music program. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, April 11, 2009

Wonderful teachers!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	HSA Biology I (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	HSA Biology I All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
President Theodore Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	1120 Nehoa St	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 587-4600	1,336	81	16.4	35.3%	63 (4.7%)	8 (0.6%)	166 (12.4%)	642 (48.1%)	2 (0.1%)	222 (16.6%)	233 (17.4%)	67.5	7^th of 65 public high schools	89.2%		62.3	11^th of 62 public high schools	82.3%	4		48.0	66.0	36.0	$15,513	$1,085	$14,428
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS	Public, Charter	6-12	2101 Makiki Heights Dr	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 945-1600	132	18	7.5	30.3%	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	43 (32.6%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (49.2%)	18 (13.6%)	4.7	61^st of 65 public high schools	6.2%		4.5	58^th of 62 public high schools	6.5%	3	12.0		27.0	10.0	$9,491	$647	$8,844
President William McKinley High School	Public	9-12	1039 South King St	Honolulu	96814	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 594-0400	1,245	90	13.9	53.3%	26 (2.1%)	10 (0.8%)	117 (9.4%)	576 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)	352 (28.3%)	164 (13.2%)	44.8	19^th of 65 public high schools	70.8%		43.6	21^st of 62 public high schools	66.1%	2		41.0	52.0	24.0	$15,909	$1,348	$14,561
Kaimuki High School	Public	9-12	2705 Kaimuki Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4900	520	43	12.2	62.5%	18 (3.5%)	13 (2.5%)	79 (15.2%)	72 (13.8%)	1 (0.2%)	274 (52.7%)	63 (12.1%)	11.9	52^nd of 65 public high schools	20.0%		19.4	42^nd of 62 public high schools	32.3%	10		6.0	37.0	23.0	$20,128	$2,313	$17,815
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School	Public	9-12	1564 North King St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3600	2,094	135	15.5	52.5%	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	114 (5.4%)	1,109 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	709 (33.9%)	155 (7.4%)	32.8	31^st of 65 public high schools	52.3%		36.8	26^th of 62 public high schools	58.1%	5		31.0	52.0	18.0	$15,338	$1,365	$13,973
Kalani High School	Public	9-12	4680 Kalanianaole Hwy	Honolulu	96821	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 377-7744	1,455	85	17.1	18.6%	131 (9.0%)	5 (0.3%)	135 (9.3%)	789 (54.2%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (5.3%)	317 (21.8%)	92.3	1^st of 65 public high schools	98.5%		86.1	1^st of 62 public high schools	98.4%			66.0	81.0	58.0	$14,819	$1,061	$13,758
Moanalua High School	Public	9-12	2825 Ala Ilima St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 837-8455	1,966	120	16.3	24.3%	168 (8.5%)	63 (3.2%)	321 (16.3%)	792 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	245 (12.5%)	377 (19.2%)	59	10^th of 65 public high schools	84.6%		68.6	6^th of 62 public high schools	90.3%	4		40.0	70.0	30.0	$14,794	$1,102	$13,692
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School	Public	9-12	4361 Salt Lake Blvd	Honolulu	96818	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 421-4200	1,227	73	16.8	20.7%	390 (31.8%)	102 (8.3%)	225 (18.3%)	226 (18.4%)	3 (0.2%)	96 (7.8%)	185 (15.1%)	63	8^th of 65 public high schools	87.7%		68.5	7^th of 62 public high schools	88.7%	1		46.0	63.0	34.0	$15,449	$1,008	$14,441
Castle High School	Public	9-12	45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 233-5600	997	83	12.0	48.5%	63 (6.3%)	5 (0.5%)	217 (21.8%)	131 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	359 (36.0%)	222 (22.3%)	31.6	33^rd of 65 public high schools	49.2%		29.2	35^th of 62 public high schools	43.5%	2		33.0	51.0	8.0	$16,522	$1,302	$15,220
Hakipuu Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	45-720 Keaahala Rd	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 235-9155	55	3	18.3	47.3%	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (50.9%)	12 (21.8%)	3	63^rd of 65 public high schools	3.1%					(n/a)	7.0		24.0		$11,943	$3,067	$8,876

Frequently Asked Questions about President Theodore Roosevelt High School

Is President Theodore Roosevelt High School a good school?

President Theodore Roosevelt High School ranks 7^th of 65 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into President Theodore Roosevelt High School?

President Theodore Roosevelt High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Manoa Elementary School
Elementary : Noelani Elementary School
Elementary : Nuuanu Elementary School
Elementary : Pauoa Elementary School
Elementary : President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Middle : Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School

How many students attend President Theodore Roosevelt High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,336 students attended President Theodore Roosevelt High School.

What is the racial makeup of President Theodore Roosevelt High School?

Students at President Theodore Roosevelt High School are 48% Asian, 17% Two or more races, 17% Pacific Islander, 12% Hispanic, 5% White.

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