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Roosevelt High School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 9 to 12 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Roosevelt High School

Roosevelt High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. It reported 2,051 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Des Moines. There are about 31.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (65.6 teachers in all). There are 72 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 54 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone	(515) 242-7272
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,051
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	65.6
Students per teacher	31.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000574). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Hubbell ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.2 mi Merrill Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 0.8 mi Greenwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 0.9 mi Callanan Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1 mi Perkins Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.1 mi Bergman AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 1.1 mi Ruby Van MeterPublic · Grades K to 12Des Moines · 1.2 mi Hanawalt ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Roosevelt High School serve?

Roosevelt High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Roosevelt High School?

Roosevelt High School reported 2,051 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School?

About 31.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,051 students and 65.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Roosevelt High School a public or charter school?

Roosevelt High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Roosevelt High School in?

Roosevelt High School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Roosevelt High School located?

Roosevelt High School is at 4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312. The phone number is (515) 242-7272.

How many other schools are near Roosevelt High School?

There are 72 other schools within 5 miles of Roosevelt High School in our directory.