- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Birmingham, AL
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010039000198
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 010039000198 · Birmingham, AL High · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 27.8:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
750 students
What this shows Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet compares
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 57% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Birmingham
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain High School
Standard public school
1,648 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Parker High School
Standard public school
942 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Ramsay High School
Standard public school
762 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Wenonah High School
Standard public school
670 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
George Washington Carver High School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
How many students attend Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet has 750 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet is 27.8:1, which is 57% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
86.4% of students at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet is African American at 83.2% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet?
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Schoolmagnet rank among high schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.