Woodlawn Leadership Academy

7340 Wyngate Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 761 students in grades 9-12, Woodlawn Leadership Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodlawn Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Woodlawn Leadership Academy's student population of 761 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
761 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodlawn Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn Leadership Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1128 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
32%
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15-19%
42%
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7%
27%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
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Black
95%
41%
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White
2%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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65-69%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodlawn Leadership Academy's ranking?
Woodlawn Leadership Academy is ranked #1128 out of 1,251 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Woodlawn Leadership Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
761 students attend Woodlawn Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Woodlawn Leadership Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
Woodlawn Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Leadership Academy offer ?
Woodlawn Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodlawn Leadership Academy part of?
Woodlawn Leadership Academy is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodlawn Leadership Academy located?
Woodlawn Leadership Academy 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   2/28/2012
i really feeel that the student should pick if the want to be in jrotc... not forced to take it... smh...
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lilly

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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