- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Woodlawn High
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000502
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #16 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn High has class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn High ranks #16 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Woodlawn High held near 1,896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+81 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+81 students YoY 240012000502 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,922 enr · 17:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Woodlawn High held near 1,896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+81 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- This school
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- Parkville High
Parkville High
1,877 students
What this shows Woodlawn High reports 1,922 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn High compares
Woodlawn High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,922 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,922
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Maryland - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 228 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Asian 5.7%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Woodlawn High is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodlawn High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,877
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
Vocational / career-technical school
1,714 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,922 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn High
How many students attend Woodlawn High?
Woodlawn High has 1,922 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,815 (2022-23) → 1,896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+81).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High is 17:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn High?
57.5% of students at Woodlawn High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn High?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn High is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn High?
Woodlawn High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodlawn High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn High ranks #16 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Woodlawn High, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Kenwood High (1,900 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.