School Overview
Woodlawn High School, located in the East Lake community of Birmingham, Alabama, is a specialized magnet school within the Birmingham City Schools district. As a magnet institution, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic curriculum that often focuses on specialized themes, such as engineering and early college pathways. The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success by fostering a college-going culture and providing access to advanced coursework, including dual-enrollment opportunities that allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.

Beyond its academic focus, Woodlawn High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Birmingham community. The school emphasizes character development, leadership, and extracurricular involvement through various sports teams, clubs, and service organizations. By leveraging partnerships with local universities and businesses, Woodlawn strives to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world application, working to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills and support necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
750
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic106
Black624
Two or More8
  • Black
    624 (83.2%)
  • Hispanic
    106 (14.1%)
  • White
    12 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Birmingham City
Phone: (205)231-8000
Website: http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/woodlawn
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 628
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 213
Grade 10 205
Grade 11 182
Grade 12 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet
Grade Student Count
Grade 9213
Grade 10205
Grade 11182
Grade 12150
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34546%
Male40554%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)