Roosevelt High School

4419 Center Street

School District

Des Moines Independent Community
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:30
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on July 12, 2024

Roosevelt is an excellent Public high school. One of the best in Des Moines for many generations for our family.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2023

I think the results speak for themselves. Roosevelt USED to be a good school, it is now consistently under-performing. Too much focus on woke and unimportant issues and not enough on providing children with a solid education and discipline. I have no idea how the current principal got the position, he seems useless, and is a poor communicator. Doubt he has ever taught and frankly it shows.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2020

Very good. My kids learned a lot and became great respectful leaders
Submitted by other on October 16, 2017

I would rate my school experience at that school excellent because a lot of the students there cared about each other and in helping each other learn without being mean to each other.
Submitted by other on August 31, 2017

Former parent, current grandparent. Students have unlimited opportunities to learn an develop skills needed for life and further education. Outstanding administration, teachers, and staff.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2015

Roosevelt has excellent teachers that continuously push rigor. The administration is open and friendly, and students are clearly supportive of one another.
Submitted by student on October 08, 2013

When asked which high school I attend, I'm always proud to say I go to TRHS. Teachers will go to the moon and back if you find yourself struggling. Something that stands out is that some of our teachers have Twitter and Facebook accounts, where they post their daily agendas and where you can ask them questions if you need to outside of class. E-mail is not always checked outside of school hours. We have a great sense of school spirit, best in the state I'd like to think. The student body is generally tame, nothing awful. Overall amazing and talented students, teachers, and administration.
Submitted by student on October 03, 2012

Roosevelt is the best high school choice within the DMPS school district. The teachers genuinely care and are more than willing to stay after school to help with homework or answer parent or student questions. As long as the student wants to learn, the teacher is willing to help. Extracurricular activities are also strong at RHS; the debate and wrestling programs are nationally ranked, the fine arts programs are well-supported, and even though RHS may not be #1 in sports in the state, Roosevelt's school spirit is unrivaled. Roosevelt is also unique in that the school's demographics are highly diverse and the students are friendly and welcoming. Student groups intermingle and set cliques are hard to find. Although Roosevelt's courses are not rigorous, high-achieving students have the option to attend Central Academy which offers extremely rigorous IB and AP courses in nearly every subject. Students can attend Central Academy for all or part of the school day, are offered free transportation, and are not charged extra to attend.
Submitted by student on July 15, 2011

Roosevelt is the best high school in the snow district. The fine arts program is amazing. The teachers there really encouraged me. The ones who don't want to learn or just get by will not do well here. If a student wants to learn this is the best school to go to.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2010

The amazing arts programs!
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2010

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Submitted by student on April 14, 2010

this is by far the best school in the district!
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

I feel the education my daughter received at this school was far below par, she received all 'A's and yet, I don't believe she was ready for her college. All of the disruptions to class, she claims were almost daily. The principal was very sweet, but could not control the unruly children who went there
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2008

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Submitted by parent on May 30, 2007

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Submitted by parent on October 20, 2006

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