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Public high school · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Woodlawn High School

Woodlawn High School rates 4.6, right at the middle of East Baton Rouge Parish's high schools, whose rated median is 5.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.6this school

4.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Baton Rouge Parish median is 5.0.

#1,124 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish: 13 high schools rated, median 5.0

The brief

An East Baton Rouge Parish high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,124 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 61 of 79 in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Woodlawn High School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math10%27 points below the Louisiana average of 37%500 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Reading24%20 points below the Louisiana average of 44%540 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 17% in 2026, across a 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 LEAP; 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.6
25% of the rating
Academics
2.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Woodlawn High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$102,878
Median home value
$288,400
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
29% participation · state average 2.1 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
20 sports
9 boys' · 11 girls' · 20 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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  2. Woodlawn High Schoolthis school
    4.6
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Woodlawn High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #1,124 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is Woodlawn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodlawn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,450
Student-teacher ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
4-year graduation
80.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#61 of 79
Schools in district
83
District spending per student
$15,471
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 70817)
33,237
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
40.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.