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President Theodore Roosevelt High School

1120 Nehoa St, Honolulu, HI 96822 · (808) 587-4600 · Honolulu County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,336 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,336
High
DISTRICT 1,058 · STATE 1,058
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
81 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
472 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
366
Grade 10
269
Grade 11
349
Grade 12
335
Ungraded
17
Student demographics
White
635%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 11%
Hispanic
16612%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 19%
Black
81%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
64248%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 23%
Two+
23317%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 20%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
22217%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 25%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
70152%
Female
63548%

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Test scores

Strive HI 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
59.0%
HI avg 52.0%
Math
33.0%
HI avg 41.9%
Source: Strive HI. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,336
-27 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 17.5:1
% White
5%
was 3%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
48%
was 50%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About President Theodore Roosevelt High School

President Theodore Roosevelt High School is a mid-tier four-year high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, operated by Hawaii Department of Education. The school works with 1,336 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 26% larger than the state mean of about 1,058.

Hawaii Department of Education runs 296 schools in total, collectively educating 167,071 students. President Theodore Roosevelt High School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, President Theodore Roosevelt High School records that 48% of students identify as Asian, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder breaks down as 17% multiracial, 17% Pacific Islander, 12% Hispanic, 5% White.

Looking at the economic backdrop, President Theodore Roosevelt High School lists 81 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.5:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 14.4:1 average. An estimated 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, census data for Honolulu County shows median household earnings sit near $106,195, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Honolulu County's 187 public schools (combined enrollment of about 111,011 students), President Theodore Roosevelt High School is one campus in the mix.

Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

President Theodore Roosevelt High School operates from a city-core location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count changed only slightly: 1,363 students in 2018 compared to 1,336 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 7% to 12% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for President Theodore Roosevelt High School typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Honolulu County at a glance

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Population
1,001,146
Census ACS
Median income
$106,195
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
187
111,011 students

Quick facts

School name
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
District
Hawaii Department of Education
Address
1120 Nehoa St, Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone
(808) 587-4600
County
Honolulu County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,336
Teachers (FTE)
81
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
472 (35%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
150003000186
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
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Frequently asked questions

About President Theodore Roosevelt High School
How large is President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School enrolls approximately 1,336 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does President Theodore Roosevelt High School serve?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at President Theodore Roosevelt High School is approximately 16.5:1 (81 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
At President Theodore Roosevelt High School, the student body is approximately 5% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 48% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Who oversees President Theodore Roosevelt High School?
President Theodore Roosevelt High School is overseen by Hawaii Department of Education in Honolulu County.
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