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Roosevelt High School

Public Grades 9-12

15^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 97% of Washington high schools

Summary

Roosevelt High School is a large, top-performing public high school (grades 9-12) serving over 1,500 students in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood, consistently ranking among the very best in Washington state.

Academically, Roosevelt excels across the board, with student proficiency in English, Math, and Science significantly exceeding both Seattle School District No. 1 and state averages. The school is distinguished by its exceptional effectiveness in supporting all students, with state rankings in the top 5% for key subgroups including students in special education and those from low-income families. It achieves these outstanding results, including a 94% graduation rate, with per-student spending that is lower than many nearby schools like Nova High School and The Center School, indicating highly efficient use of resources.

Roosevelt is part of a powerhouse cluster of North Seattle high schools, alongside Lincoln High School and Ballard High School, all delivering elite outcomes. While some comparable schools show volatility in year-to-year rankings or have significant gaps between subject proficiencies, Roosevelt maintains a consistent record of balanced, high-level achievement, making it a model of excellence and equity within a strong district.

1,542

Students ?

22.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,894

Per pupil spending ?

18.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1410 NE 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115-6744

(206) 252-4810

District: Seattle School District No. 1

Feeder schools for Roosevelt High School:

Elementary:	Bryant Elementary School
	Laurelhurst Elementary School
	Sand Point Elementary
	View Ridge Elementary School
Middle:	Eckstein Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.7%

Two or more races:

14.3%

Hispanic:

8.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (79% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Washington high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)

Worth a look

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

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg63%

Washington avg48%

15^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 24 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 15High Schools in the Seattle School District No. 1

45^th of 247Seattle School District No. 1 among Washington 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	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	96.1	15 of 438	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	86.5	50 of 437	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	95.9	11 of 442	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	78.8	75 of 434	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	92.7	19 of 455	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	93.7	15 of 417	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	82.4	41 of 315	87.0%	★★★★☆
2017	88.5	11 of 301	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	92.1	6 of 306	98.0%	★★★★★
2015	66.3	95 of 341	72.1%	★★★★☆
2013	79.6	28 of 454	93.8%	★★★★★
2012	76.2	39 of 450	91.3%	★★★★★
2011	77.3	32 of 440	92.7%	★★★★★
2010	83.9	41 of 423	90.3%	★★★★★
2009	87.5	22 of 402	94.5%	★★★★★
2008	83.6	38 of 396	90.4%	★★★★★
2007	84.8	33 of 399	91.7%	★★★★★
2006	85.2	33 of 395	91.6%	★★★★★
2005	78.1	72 of 394	81.7%	★★★★☆
2004	80.6	64 of 390	83.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	68.6	20 of 80	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	33.9	77 of 111	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.7	13 of 86	84.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	85.7	20 of 119	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	60.9	40 of 113	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.5	30 of 118	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	69.2	34 of 124	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.4	32 of 136	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	59.4	42 of 87	51.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	53.3	26 of 65	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	96.0	10 of 350	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	89.1	33 of 347	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	8 of 357	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	83.4	45 of 368	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	92.7	18 of 390	95.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.6	20 of 358	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	81.2	33 of 243	86.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	88.9	16 of 249	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	8 of 248	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	11 of 249	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	88.4	22 of 261	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	92.3	12 of 278	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	85.0	25 of 241	89.6%	★★★★★
2018	91.9	8 of 156	94.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	82.7	38 of 355	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	48.0	184 of 356	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	79.6	37 of 362	89.8%	★★★★★
2022	61.1	121 of 370	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.4	204 of 392	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	80.6	40 of 344	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	73.2	36 of 227	84.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	94.8	18 of 359	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	79.7	62 of 362	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	94.9	15 of 358	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	74.2	82 of 363	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	92.2	18 of 395	95.4%	★★★★★
2019	95.2	12 of 355	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	81.3	38 of 254	85.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	91.6	11 of 170	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	82.4	25 of 161	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	92.9	9 of 166	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	63.8	59 of 179	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	91.4	7 of 195	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.1	3 of 163	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	80.3	15 of 91	83.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	94.2	5 of 127	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	79.0	14 of 110	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.0	17 of 110	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.3	18 of 130	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	15 of 212	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	90.4	8 of 128	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	64.3	30 of 139	78.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	96.4	4 of 373	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	81.2	52 of 374	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	96.2	5 of 379	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	73.9	89 of 390	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	91.1	17 of 413	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	91.3	15 of 382	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.0	39 of 222	82.4%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)96th percentile~ school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)94th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)94th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2025)83rd percentile-13 vs school

African American (2025)75th percentile-22 vs school

English Language Learner (2018)60th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts89%+36 vs state

Science83%+34 vs state

Math64%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	1410 NE 66 St	Seattle	98115	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-4810	1,542	69	22.4	18.2%	936 (60.7%)	91 (5.9%)	133 (8.6%)	117 (7.6%)	6 (0.4%)	15 (1.0%)	221 (14.3%)	96.1	15^th of 438 public high schools	96.6%		86.5	50^th of 437 public high schools	88.6%	35	83.3	83.3	88.6	88.6	63.9	63.9	$19,894	$779	$19,114
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	4400 Interlake Ave N	Seattle	98103	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 413-2500	1,770	76	23.1	11.6%	1,010 (57.1%)	57 (3.2%)	176 (9.9%)	199 (11.2%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	283 (16.0%)	96.8	11^th of 438 public high schools	97.5%		96.7	12^th of 437 public high schools	97.3%	1	82.8	82.8	88.8	88.8	71.6	71.6	$18,365	$764	$17,600
Middle College High School	Public	9-12	401 NE Northgate Way	Seattle	98125	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 366-7940	93	8	11.0	47.3%	36 (38.7%)	23 (24.7%)	10 (10.8%)	9 (9.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.6%)	69	114^th of 438 public high schools	74.0%		69.7	115^th of 437 public high schools	73.7%	1			66.7	66.7	42.9	42.9	$28,300	$743	$27,558
Nathan Hale High School	Public	9-12	10750 30 Av NE	Seattle	98125	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3680	1,052	52	20.1	38.8%	472 (44.9%)	122 (11.6%)	195 (18.5%)	99 (9.4%)	10 (1.0%)	7 (0.7%)	116 (11.0%)	85.1	51^st of 438 public high schools	88.4%		70.7	109^th of 437 public high schools	75.1%	58	63.0	63.0	84.0	84.0	51.9	51.9	$21,849	$766	$21,083
Ballard High School	Public	9-12	1418 NW 65 St	Seattle	98117	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1000	1,697	74	22.8	12.7%	1,196 (70.5%)	36 (2.1%)	160 (9.4%)	64 (3.8%)	9 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	192 (11.3%)	86.3	45^th of 438 public high schools	89.7%		96.9	9^th of 437 public high schools	97.9%	36	56.1	56.1	92.1	92.1	71.4	71.4	$19,213	$774	$18,439
Ingraham High School	Public	9-12	1819 N 135 St	Seattle	98133	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3880	1,391	68	20.4	31.1%	677 (48.7%)	145 (10.4%)	268 (19.3%)	108 (7.8%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	153 (11.0%)	87.5	42^nd of 438 public high schools	90.4%		82.3	60^th of 437 public high schools	86.3%	18	67.5	67.5	84.5	84.5	51.8	51.8	$21,036	$842	$20,194
The Center School	Public	9-12	305 Harrison St	Seattle	98109	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-9850	165	12	13.9	14.5%	96 (58.2%)	3 (1.8%)	17 (10.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.5%)	79.2	70^th of 438 public high schools	84.0%		93.8	23^rd of 437 public high schools	94.7%	47	95.7	95.7	82.8	82.8	31.8	31.8	$29,206	$741	$28,465
Shorecrest High School	Public	9-12	15343 25th Avenue N.E.	Shoreline	98155	King County	Shoreline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 393-4286	1,565	61	25.5	32.1%	780 (49.8%)	152 (9.7%)	259 (16.5%)	171 (10.9%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	172 (11.0%)	86	47^th of 438 public high schools	89.3%		88.8	45^th of 437 public high schools	89.7%	2	74.8	74.9	77.1	77.1	48.8	48.9	$16,473	$346	$16,127
Seattle World School	Public, Magnet	6-12	1700 East Union St.	Seattle	98122	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	Yes	No	Yes	(206) 252-2200	218	16	13.7	89.4%	6 (2.8%)	36 (16.5%)	152 (69.7%)	23 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)							$27,854	$1,431	$26,423
Nova High School	Public	9-12	301 21st Avenue East	Seattle	98122	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3500	256	18	14.4	33.6%	133 (52.0%)	14 (5.5%)	27 (10.5%)	5 (2.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.8%)	89.4	37^th of 438 public high schools	91.6%		84.1	56^th of 437 public high schools	87.2%	19	79.3	79.3	79.4	79.4	51.6	51.6	$24,628	$806	$23,821

Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt High School

Is Roosevelt High School a good school?

Yes! Roosevelt High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 438 Washington high schools.

What schools feed into Roosevelt High School?

Roosevelt High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryant Elementary School
Elementary : Laurelhurst Elementary School
Elementary : Sand Point Elementary
Elementary : View Ridge Elementary School
Middle : Eckstein Middle School

What district is Roosevelt High School in?

Seattle School District No. 1

What is the racial makeup of Roosevelt High School?

Students at Roosevelt High School are 61% White, 14% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 1% Not Specified.

How many students attend Roosevelt High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,542 students attended Roosevelt High School.

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