Serving 746 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlawn Leadership Academy's student population of 746 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodlawn Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
95%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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 #1179 out of 1,237 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 29% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Woodlawn Leadership Academy is 68%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Woodlawn Leadership Academy?
746 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, 1% of students are Asian, 1% 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 23:1, 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...
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