Wooddale High School is a high school in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Wooddale is a part of Shelby County Schools. Their mascot is the Cardinal. The school is located at 5151 Scottsdale Avenue. Notable alumni include former NFL defensive tackle Dontari Poe.
Serving 618 students in grades 9-12, Wooddale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wooddale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wooddale High School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wooddale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wooddale High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1699 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
66%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wooddale High School's ranking?
Wooddale High School is ranked #1699 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Wooddale High School often compared to?
Wooddale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wooddale High School?
The graduation rate of Wooddale High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wooddale High School?
618 students attend Wooddale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wooddale High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wooddale High School?
Wooddale High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wooddale High School offer ?
Wooddale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wooddale High School part of?
Wooddale High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Wooddale High School located?
Wooddale High School is located in the Parkway Village neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 10 other public schools located in Parkway Village.
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