[6] In December 1975 Margaret Wolfe, a woman who previously lived in Greenbelt, sent a letter to the Washington Star suggesting that the school be named after Eleanor Roosevelt.

Edna Benefiel, another woman who once resided in Greenbelt, later sent another letter to the Star also favoring the Eleanor Roosevelt name.

Roosevelt is the S/T center for the northern part of Prince George's County, and admission is based on a competitive exam.

Roosevelt is a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology (NCSSSMST).

Roosevelt is the first of three specialized science and technology centers located in the Prince George's County Public Schools system.

STP is an active member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology (NCSSSMST).

The boys team led by Coach Brendan O'Connell won the 4A South Region Title in 6 of the past 9 years (all except 2008, 2009, and 2014).

The girls basketball team, led by Coach Delton Fuller, has dominated county play in recent years.

In 2009, the total number of county high schools with lacrosse programs including public and private was up to nine.

Both the boys and girls soccer team have a fierce rivalry with the Bowie High School Bulldogs.

This was a game that they thoroughly dominated, hitting the crossbar or post at least five times and conceding a goal on a miscommunication in the 2nd OT period.

[6] ERHS has one of the top music programs in the county with its extensive band and orchestras, choir and theater groups.