Theodore Roosevelt High School (Fresno)
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Theodore Roosevelt High School
(RHS), is located in Fresno, California
. It is a high school established within the Fresno Unified School District
. The high school mascot is the Rough Rider (in physical form it is a horse) named after the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Theodore Roosevelt organized and helped command during the Spanish-American War. The high schools colors are green and gold.
The school was opened in 1928, and was both a junior and senior high school. It now only serves grades 9-12. Every fall RHS holds the "Little Big Game" (a.k.a. "Pig Game"), a football game that is played between Roosevelt and longstanding rival and fellow historic high school Fresno High.
RHS is located in south central Fresno, near Fresno's historic downtown district. Roughly 2700 students attended RHS in 2006. This number is down substantially from the 1990's when RHS often housed upwards of 4000 students. Many of its students are immigrants from Mexico
and Southeast Asia
. 36.59% of the student population are English learners. Below are rough figures of the student population.
RHS has many programs to serve its students, including AVID tutoring, IRS Business Academy, Powerschool and Migrant Ed.
program established in 1984, offering students in-depth specialized training in performing, visual, and media arts. The Roosevelt School of the Arts program was recognized as a winner of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education "Creative Ticket National School of Distinction Award", one of five schools to receive this award for outstanding achievement in Arts Education.
in 1996 California Distinguished School
Award. The school has also won two Golden Bell Awards. In 2009, RHS renewed their WASC accreditation.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
(RHS), is located in Fresno, California
Fresno, California
Fresno is a city in central California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation...
. It is a high school established within the Fresno Unified School District
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno Unified School District is a school district in Fresno, California, U.S.A.-Facts and Figures:*California's 4th largest school district*79,383 students *$869 million budget...
. The high school mascot is the Rough Rider (in physical form it is a horse) named after the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Theodore Roosevelt organized and helped command during the Spanish-American War. The high schools colors are green and gold.
The school was opened in 1928, and was both a junior and senior high school. It now only serves grades 9-12. Every fall RHS holds the "Little Big Game" (a.k.a. "Pig Game"), a football game that is played between Roosevelt and longstanding rival and fellow historic high school Fresno High.
RHS is located in south central Fresno, near Fresno's historic downtown district. Roughly 2700 students attended RHS in 2006. This number is down substantially from the 1990's when RHS often housed upwards of 4000 students. Many of its students are immigrants from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
. 36.59% of the student population are English learners. Below are rough figures of the student population.
- Asian: 454 16.92 0.59%
- Pacific Islander: 3 0.11% 0%
- Latino: 2078 77.42% 2.68%
- African American: 123 4.58% 0.16%
- White: 183 6.82% 0.24%
RHS has many programs to serve its students, including AVID tutoring, IRS Business Academy, Powerschool and Migrant Ed.
Roosevelt School of the Arts
The Roosevelt School of the Arts is a district-wide magnet schoolMagnet school
In education in the United States, magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses or curricula. "Magnet" refers to how the schools draw students from across the normal boundaries defined by authorities as school zones that feed into certain schools.There are magnet schools at the...
program established in 1984, offering students in-depth specialized training in performing, visual, and media arts. The Roosevelt School of the Arts program was recognized as a winner of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education "Creative Ticket National School of Distinction Award", one of five schools to receive this award for outstanding achievement in Arts Education.
Awards and recognition
RHS was recognized by the California State Board of EducationCalifornia State Board of Education
The California State Board of Education is the governing and policy-making body of the California Department of Education. The State Board of Education sets K-12 education policy in the areas of standards, instructional materials, assessment, and accountability...
in 1996 California Distinguished School
California Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
Award. The school has also won two Golden Bell Awards. In 2009, RHS renewed their WASC accreditation.
ASB Presidents
- Holly Pov (2011)
- Vernave Medrano (2010)
- Alyssa Williams (2009)
- Katherine Davis (2008)
Athletics
The varsity boys soccer team has won five out of the last seven central section championships, in 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009Notable alumni
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