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ROOSEVELT HS
3436 W WILSON Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60625
78, 81, 82
Brown
Student Body: 1129
About the school

Roosevelt High School is a destination school drawing students from across the city to attend one of our highly sought-after programs of study: 1)  The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs:  CISCO Networking, Gaming Design, Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, and Early Childhood 2)  The Scholars Program, an elite selective admission program creating the ideal college candidate through advanced level coursework, leadership, and service learning 3)  The Arts Program, focusing on both fine and performing arts, including prestigious theater and music partnerships 4)  The Emerging Bilingual Program, where students can earn the National Seal of Bi-Literacy Highlights Include:Over $5.8 million in college scholarships,.Academic achievements such as 100% Dual Credit Composition pass rate; First Place in Math League, Division C; State and National level awards for History Fair; RHS students earning as much as 30 hours of college credit before graduation, $500,000 grant for 30+ clubs, including robotics, dance, Minecraft, and anime; Certifications offered for CPR, Medical Assistant, CCNET CISCO, and paid internships; 29 students achieved seal of Bi-Literacy; Wide variety of sports.

Student Life

Dress Code
No
Classroom Languages
Arabic, French, Spanish
School Hours
7:45 AM-3:00 PM
Bilingal Services
Yes
Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Refugee Services
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
Yes
Safety Rating
WEAK
Campus Accessibility
Not Accessible
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

8.1%
Asian
6.7%
Black
78.3%
Hispanic
4.3%
White
2.6%
Other

School Stats

15.8%
Diverse Learners
61.3%
Limited English
17.1%
Mobility Rate
66.6%
Chronic Truancy
75.4%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • AVID
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ceramics
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Culinary Classes
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Figure Drawing
  • Guitar
  • Improv
  • Mixed Media
  • Murals
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Plays/Acting
  • Pottery
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Nutrition Program
  • School-based Health Centers
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • JROTC
  • Leaders Program
  • Mock Trial
  • Peace Circles
  • Peer Jury
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government
  • Young Parent Supports

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Biking
  • Community Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Enrichment Classes
  • ESL Workshops
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • Evening School
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Math Team
  • Poetry Club
  • Summer School
  • Technology Club
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

79.2%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
81.3%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
79.0%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
850
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
51.7%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only

ROOSEVELT HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Information Technology-Computer Networking

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 183
  • Number of offers: 17

ROOSEVELT HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Culinary & Hospitality Management

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 274
  • Number of offers: 32

ROOSEVELT HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Education & Training-Teaching Academy

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 73
  • Number of offers: 8

ROOSEVELT HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Attendance Area,General
  • Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 457
  • Number of offers: 46

ROOSEVELT HS-World Language-Dual Language

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 2.5
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Sibling Preference,Elementary Preference,General
  • Note: Elementary preference: AZUELA, BARRY, BATEMAN, BELMONT-CRAGIN , CALMECA, CARSON, CHASE, COOPER, DARWIN, EDWARDS, ERIE, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, HURLEY, INTER-AMERICAN, MOOS, MOZART, NAMASTE, SABIN, SPRY ES, STOWE, TALCOTT, TELPOCHCALLI, VOLTA, VON LINNE, WHITTIER
  • Number of applications: 176
  • Number of offers: 15

ROOSEVELT HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Health Science

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 167
  • Number of offers: 21

ROOSEVELT HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Information Technology-Game Programming

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 229
  • Number of offers: 25

ROOSEVELT HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None