Roosevelt

Overview

Roosevelt High School (RHS), located in the highly diverse, multi-ethnic community of Albany Park, serves students who trace their roots to 58 different countries and speak more than 30 languages. As a College Board EXCELerator School, our priority is to prepare students for postsecondary education and careers. In addition, RHS is a professional learning community of teachers and staff who collaborate to foster an academic milieu of critical thinkers. To implement this vision, we offer Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses, a College Career Resource Center, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), SpringBoard in English and Math, various support programs and numerous extracurricular activities.

Programs   Before and after school programs After School Matters Evening High School Saturday Tutoring Tutoring School activities Academic Club Academic Decathlon Book Club International Clubs International Night JROTC Music Music Club National Honor Society Newspaper Newspaper Club Student Government Student Newspaper Yearbook Yearbook Club Athletics Bowling Cheerleading Football Softball Water Polo Wrestling

At-a-glance

Student leadership is valued and encouraged at Roosevelt. Schoolwide events include International Night, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, and Homecoming, all student-driven. Students attend various leadership workshops to connect with other student leaders across the city and nation. These skills facilitate and enhance lifelong learning.

Statistics Demographics As of 2008-2009, there were 1453 students enrolled at Roosevelt HS. 95.2% were low income Students. 16.8% were Special Education Students. 19.2% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Roosevelt HS was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 73.6% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Black at 10.3%.

Students w/disabilities: 16.8 % English language learners: 19.2 % ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: Yes

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines Open to students living in attendance area. If space is available, students from outside the area may apply. Contact the school for more information. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Dr. Willie Dailey Standard Application 12/18/2009 Testing required None required New to the CPS enrollment process? Learn more about the 3 steps in Enroll in a school.   Additional information resources CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school. Report name Date Download School Segment Report 2009 School Segment Report 2010 Year 1 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 State School Report Card 2009

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