Woodlawn High School is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The school opened in the fall of 1961. Prior to that, students in the area attended Catonsville, Milford Mill, or Franklin High Schools.
Serving 1,922 students in grades 9-12, Woodlawn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,922 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodlawn High Center for Pre-Engineering Research serves the southwest part of Gwynn Oak, MD, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edges and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlawn High School's student population of 1,922 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,922 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Campus Size
55 acres (220,000 m2)
School Rankings
Woodlawn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1003 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn High School's ranking?
Woodlawn High School is ranked #1003 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Woodlawn High School often compared to?
Woodlawn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milford Mill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodlawn High School?
The graduation rate of Woodlawn High School is 79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Woodlawn High School?
1,922 students attend Woodlawn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Woodlawn High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodlawn High School?
Woodlawn High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodlawn High School offer ?
Woodlawn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodlawn High School part of?
Woodlawn High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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