- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054000447
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Woodlawn High School shrank from 1,527 students in 2022-23 to 1,450 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 80.4 → 102.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 220054000447 · Baton Rouge, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,331 enr · 16.6:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Woodlawn High School shrank from 1,527 students in 2022-23 to 1,450 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 80.4 → 102.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- This school
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- Basis Baton Ro
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
888 students
What this shows Woodlawn High School reports 1,331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn High School compares
Woodlawn High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,218
- 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
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 (~1,331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,527 (2022-23) → 1,450 (2023-24), down 77.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.