Roosevelt High School

I’ve had an overall great experience at RHS. I do wish that more AP classes were offered, but with recent curriculum changes the addition of more challenging coursework is more possible than ever. There is a family-like environment here more than any other school I have attended. The teachers encourage students to do their best but still have fun, and I believe there is a place for everyone.

I have had two children graduate from Roosevelt although I did not grow up here myself. I think the district has offered many opportunities for the kids to grow as individuals eventhough the budget was very tight. They are able to work wonders to still offer higher level (although not as many as we would like) classes while maintaining art and music. This is a real balancing act and it is difficult in an economically challenged area. My children were prepared by some very good teachers and were accepted at a very selective school. One is an honors student at that school and seems to have been very well prepared and we have high hopes for the other as well (she is just starting). The principal was very good and involved in many activities of the students. We expect the administration to remain positive. Sports were stressed a bit too much.