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 1,896 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,896 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlawn High School's student population of 1,896 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Woodlawn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn High School is 0.48, 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
#1000 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
69%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn High School's ranking?
Woodlawn High School is ranked #1000 out of 1,347 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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 77%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Woodlawn High School?
1,896 students attend Woodlawn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Woodlawn High School students are Black, 20% 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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