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#1353 of 1,356 schools in AL
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
High School · Birmingham City · Birmingham, AL
A Birmingham City high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5620 First Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,565
Median home value
$210,400
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
40.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Schools of AlabamaPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Maranathan AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Higdon Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Huffman High SchoolmagnetEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 8–12 | Not available | 1,123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Birmingham City
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #40 of 42
- District spending per student
- $16,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet is listed in Birmingham City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet is a public high school in Birmingham, AL, part of Birmingham City, serving approximately 764 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,353 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
What grades does Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet serve?
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet rank in AL?
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet ranks #1,353 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet a charter school?
No, Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet a Title I school?
No, Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
90.7% of students at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.8%
- Phone
- (205) 231-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35212)
- 10,059
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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