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Roosevelt High School

Des Moines Independent Community School District

Roosevelt High School

Des Moines, Iowa

1,986 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(515)242-7272School Website

#11

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1,986

Students

30:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,310

A

out of 1600
Excellent
Avg ACT Score

26

A-

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

15

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

31%

C+

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

C

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

87%

A

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

64%

B+

Good
Math Proficiency

56%

B

Average
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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Roosevelt High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Roosevelt High School.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – October 30, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 1

Testing window
IA

November 2, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 2

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Alt ELPA Summative

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 1

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

ELPA21 Summative

Testing window
IA

March 29, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 2

Testing window
IA
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After Roosevelt High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Iowa

2

Iowa State University

3

Drake University

4

Des Moines Area Community College

5

University of Northern Iowa

6

Grand View University

7

Central College

8

Simpson College

Popular Majors
1

Psychology

2

Business

3

Biology

4

Nursing

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Political Science and Government

7

Pre-Law Studies

8

Computer Science

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School Details
Address

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Phone

(515)242-7272

Website

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District

Des Moines Independent Community School District

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2026-27

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