Roosevelt High School vs. South High School
Should you attend Roosevelt High School or South 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,148 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,257 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,148 students
1,257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
98 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1354 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
≤20%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
356
300
Grade 10 Students
294
342
Grade 11 Students
280
300
Grade 12 Students
218
315
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
28%
35%
% Black
12%
31%
% White
50%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%