Woodlawn High School

Woodlawn High School serves 1,450 students in grades 9-12 in Baton Rouge's East Baton Rouge Parish. With 102 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. Academically, Woodlawn High School has significant room for growth, with 31% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and 15% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

The school ranks #925 out of 1,290 Louisiana high schools and holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10, indicating opportunities for continued academic development and support. The school draws from a well-established community along Jefferson Highway, where families demonstrate strong educational values. The surrounding 70817 zip code area reflects an affluent suburban environment, with a median household income of $99,753 and median home values of $276,500.

Nearly half of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate remains low at 7.8% among the area's 33,478 residents. Woodlawn High School operates in this large suburban setting, serving families in one of Baton Rouge's more prosperous neighborhoods where community investment in education runs deep.

While current test scores at Woodlawn High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.