Original Research by School Decision on Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt High School is a large northeast San Antonio high school with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, low-income, and concentrated in grades 9 and 10. The school serves students across the full socioeconomic range, with the majority qualifying for federal free or reduced-price lunch.
Academic performance shows a mixed profile. In science and social studies, Roosevelt students demonstrate broad competency; the school's science results are especially strong, with nearly all students reaching at least the approaches level and a sizable portion reaching mastery. Math and English language arts present a different picture. In math, students meet or exceed proficiency at rates well below those in science, particularly in mastery-level performance. English language arts results are the lowest across the tested domains; fewer than half of Roosevelt's students reached the meets-standard threshold.
The school's overall proficiency index, combining results across all tested subjects, sits in the middle range when compared to other districts in Bexar County. State testing data was the primary available measure; graduation rate, four-year cohort data, and chronic absenteeism figures were not available in the materials reviewed.
Roosevelt's academic context is one of working-class and lower-income students. The school draws from a ZIP code where median home values are declining modestly and rents have declined in the past year. The housing market in the school's area is more affordable than both the state and national benchmarks. Median household income in the broader San Antonio region stands above the national average, though this masks concentrated variation by neighborhood.
North East ISD, the parent district, serves northeast and north-central San Antonio and its suburbs. The district operates multiple high schools and is known for its magnet and specialized programs, though those appear to be housed at separate campuses from Roosevelt. The district operates in a region experiencing rapid growth; San Antonio has been among the fastest-growing U.S. cities, adding residents and new housing stock at rates that outpace most metro areas. Much of this growth is happening in the outer suburbs, though downtown and inner neighborhoods are also seeing redevelopment.
Roosevelt is a regular public high school without magnet or charter designation. Program offerings beyond state-required academics were not documented in the available data. A parent may want to speak directly with the school about available electives, career pathways, AP or honors sequences, and extracurricular offerings to understand the range of academic and social options available. Similarly, questions about English learner support, special education services, and academic intervention structures would round out a fuller picture of the school's environment.
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