Below Average
#1162 of 1,288 schools in LA
Woodlawn High School
High School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15755 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
- Math 11% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 74.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Woodlawn High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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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
$102,878
Median home value
$288,400
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70817; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baton Rouge Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 3–11 | 0.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Basis Baton Rouge Materra CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 1.4 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| St Michael the Archangel High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Parkview Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,070 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #65 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodlawn High School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodlawn High School
Woodlawn High School is a public high school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 1,450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,162 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 1,450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodlawn High School rank in LA?
Woodlawn High School ranks #1,162 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Woodlawn High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodlawn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
50.8% 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
- 1,450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (225) 753-1200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70817)
- 33,237
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 70817; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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