The construction of the building in which TRHS is housed was initiated in 1922 by Proudfoot, Bird, and Rawson and opened in 1924 with 1,282 students.

Students must be enrolled in physical education at least one semester each year and complete CPR certification.

They are also required to take core academic courses in order to graduate and receive a diploma.

Roosevelt offers a range of visual and performing arts programming, including 2D & 3D design, painting and drawing, band, orchestra, theater, choir, and AP music theory.

The Roughriders are members of the Central Iowa Metro League, and participate in the following sports:[4]