Enrollment
1,331
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baton Rouge, LA
Woodlawn High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054000447
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #5 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn High School ranks #5 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlawn High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodlawn High School
Woodlawn High School is a higher-need, large high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 1,331 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,331 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 536 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,331 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's high schools, it stands alongside Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students): Woodlawn High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 19.9:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Liberty High School (1,218 students) alongside Woodlawn High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodlawn High School compares
Woodlawn High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,331
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 278 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
White 15.3%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Woodlawn High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Woodlawn High School.
$15,604
Per student
-5%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Woodlawn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Standard public school
1,593 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,529 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
1,218 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Tara High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Standard public school
837 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Senior High School
Standard public school
791 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn High School
How many students attend Woodlawn High School?
Woodlawn High School has 1,331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn High School?
55.9% of students at Woodlawn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn High School is African American at 62.1% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn High School?
Woodlawn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodlawn High School rank among high schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn High School ranks #5 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
Is Woodlawn High School a good school?
Woodlawn High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Woodlawn High School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Liberty High School (1,218 students), and Idea Bridge (1,122 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.
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