Woodrow Wilson High School is a Los Angeles Unified School District high school in the Northeast region of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is located in the community of El Sereno, atop the Ascot Hills at 4500 Multnomah Street.
Serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12, Woodrow Wilson Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School's student population of 1,356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold, Vegas Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Motto
Once a Mule, Always a Mule
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5402 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Mule (seymour)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson Senior High School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School is ranked #5402 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson Senior High School often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodrow Wilson Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Woodrow Wilson Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Senior High School?
1,356 students attend Woodrow Wilson Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Woodrow Wilson Senior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Senior High School?
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Senior High School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Senior High School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodrow Wilson Senior High School located?
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School is located in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 27 other public schools located in Northeast Los Angeles.
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