Woodlawn High School is a public high school in Old Jefferson, a census-designated place in unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. It is operated by the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Serving 1,331 students in grades 9-12, Woodlawn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodlawn High School serves the southern part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 46.7 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlawn High School's student population of 1,331 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Campus Size
57-acre (230,000 m2)
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Woodlawn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
62%
42%
White
15%
41%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Silver
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn High School's ranking?
Woodlawn High School is ranked #883 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Woodlawn High School often compared to?
Woodlawn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tara High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodlawn High School?
The graduation rate of Woodlawn High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Woodlawn High School?
1,331 students attend Woodlawn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Woodlawn High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodlawn High School offer ?
Woodlawn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodlawn High School part of?
Woodlawn High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Woodlawn is a very big/ beautiful school that may as well be the empty lot it was prior to building the school. Teachers at this school are not about teaching their students. Students are sent out of class for the smallest of things and routed to TOR. Many of the teachers there should not teach as it is clear that the student is not the priority. I am looking for a different school for my child next school year, somewhere that he can actually be successful in class and not just their athletic division.
2 10/10/2025
This school may have a few quality teachers, but the majority have no business teaching. The guidance department lacks interest in the future of WHS students. I was even told by an 11th grade counselor that she was just counting the days till she could move back to Atlanta... this was the 2nd week of school! The quality of education, even if an all honors graduate, doesn't prepare students for college. There should be a poll not only of the number of graduates that go to college, but a poll seeing how many of those students actually stay in college. I imagine the number is pretty slim. The administration is the most rude, unfriendly, unhelpful group of people I have ever met... this includes the front office. I have no choice but to send my children here... and that is a shame.
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