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Roosevelt High School vs. Ballard High School

Should you attend Roosevelt High School or Ballard High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Roosevelt High School
1410 Ne 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Ballard High School
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Ballard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,528 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,645 students in grades 9-12, Ballard High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,528 students
1,645 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roosevelt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ballard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roosevelt High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ballard High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
72 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roosevelt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ballard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ballard High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#123 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
#64 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roosevelt High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ballard High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in WA)
71%
(Top 10% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 1% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 30% in WA)
93%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ballard High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Roosevelt High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ballard High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
380
437
Grade 10 Students
349
377
Grade 11 Students
398
426
Grade 12 Students
401
405

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roosevelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ballard High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ballard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roosevelt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ballard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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