Enrollment
1,325
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kent, OH
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Roosevelt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441601086
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Roosevelt High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,325
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Kent, OH.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-30% vs state
What stands out at Theodore Roosevelt High School
Theodore Roosevelt High School is a large high school in Kent, Ohio, enrolling 1,325 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,325 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kent City also operates Stanton Middle School (616 students) and Davey Elementary School (437 students) alongside Theodore Roosevelt High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Theodore Roosevelt High School compares
Theodore Roosevelt High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,325
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Theodore Roosevelt High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent City, which includes Theodore Roosevelt High School.
$15,577
Per student
+6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Theodore Roosevelt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Davey Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Walls Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Longcoy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Holden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore Roosevelt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt High School
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt High School?
Theodore Roosevelt High School has 1,325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kent, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Roosevelt High School?
22.0% of students at Theodore Roosevelt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Roosevelt High School?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Roosevelt High School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Kent, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt High School?
Theodore Roosevelt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Theodore Roosevelt High School rank among public schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Kent, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kent on the city page.
Is Theodore Roosevelt High School a good school?
Theodore Roosevelt High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kent City?
Besides Theodore Roosevelt High School, Kent City also operates Stanton Middle School (616 students), Davey Elementary School (437 students), and Walls Elementary School (355 students). See the Kent City district page for the complete list.
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