Woodlawn High School

15755 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

1,331 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Woodlawn High School, located on Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge, is a public secondary school serving the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. As a cornerstone of its community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering an environment where students can balance rigorous coursework with a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Beyond traditional academics, Woodlawn High School emphasizes student engagement through various athletic programs, performing arts, and specialized clubs. The school is particularly noted for its focus on preparing students for future success through various career-technical pathways and community-integrated learning opportunities. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal development, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students navigate the challenges of high school while building a foundation for their post-graduation goals.

1,331

Total Students

93.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlawn High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	238
Black	827
Asian	40
Two or More	10
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	5

Black
827 (62.1%)
Hispanic
238 (17.9%)
White
203 (15.3%)
Asian
40 (3.0%)
Two or More
10 (0.8%)
American Indian
8 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)753-1200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	774
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 355

Grade 10 332

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 324