Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Woodlawn Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)70-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Woodlawn CHSD 205 School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodlawn Community High School?
The graduation rate of Woodlawn Community High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Woodlawn Community High School?
158 students attend Woodlawn Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Woodlawn Community High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Community High School?
Woodlawn Community High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Community High School offer ?
Woodlawn Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodlawn Community High School part of?
Woodlawn Community High School is part of Woodlawn CHSD 205 School District.
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