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#780 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 20% in state

Woodlawn High School

High School · Woodlawn Unit School District 209 · Woodlawn, IL

A Woodlawn Unit School District 209 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 N Central St, Woodlawn, IL 62898

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.64 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Woodlawn High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodlawn High School 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average359/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,297

Median home value

$150,000

Median rent

$906/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62898; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Woodlawn Unit School District 209

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodlawn High School is listed in Woodlawn Unit School District 209; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodlawn High School

Woodlawn High School is a public high school in Woodlawn, IL, part of Woodlawn Unit School District 209, serving approximately 176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #780 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodlawn High School

What grades does Woodlawn High School serve?

Woodlawn High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Woodlawn High School?

Woodlawn High School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodlawn High School rank in IL?

Woodlawn High School ranks #780 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Woodlawn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodlawn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodlawn High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Woodlawn High School a charter school?

No, Woodlawn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodlawn High School a Title I school?

No, Woodlawn High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodlawn High School?

35.8% of students at Woodlawn High School 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
176
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 62898)
2,018
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
37.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 62898; 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, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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