Serving 623 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodlawn Leadership Academy serves the southeast part of Shreveport, LA, covering an area of approximately 22.7 square miles. Most families live within a typical 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of about 4.9 miles to the school, and some residing as far as 7.9 miles from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlawn High School's student population of 623 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.08, 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
#1176 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1176 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% 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 65%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Woodlawn High School?
623 students attend Woodlawn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Woodlawn High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 12:1, which is lower 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 Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodlawn High School located?
Woodlawn High School is located in the Cedar Grove Lynbrook neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 7 other public schools located in Cedar Grove Lynbrook.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i really feeel that the student should pick if the want to be in jrotc... not forced to take it... smh...
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