At a glance
Reported students
1,922
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
120
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Woodlawn High: 1,922 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,759
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Baltimore. It is one of 177 current school records connected to Baltimore County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,922 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (66.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Woodlawn High
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 120 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic22%
- Black66.5%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baltimore County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kenwood High
High · Grades 09–12
1,900 reported students
Dulaney High
High · Grades 09–12
1,889 reported students
Parkville High
High · Grades 09–12
1,877 reported students
Perry Hall High
High · Grades 09–12
2,012 reported students
Dundalk High
High · Grades 09–12
2,087 reported students
Catonsville High
High · Grades 09–12
1,735 reported students
Public schools near Woodlawn High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest EDLP at Woodlawn High School High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 4 | under 0.1 mi |
| Forest Park High High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,024 | 2.7 mi |
| Milford Mill Academy High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,471 | 3 mi |
| Northwest EDLP at Milford Mill Academy High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1 | 3 mi |
| Edmondson-Westside High High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 910 | 3 mi |
| Western School of Technology High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 942 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn High
What grades does Woodlawn High serve?
Woodlawn High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Baltimore County Public Schools.
How many students attend Woodlawn High?
Woodlawn High reported 1,922 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,759 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodlawn High?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 1,922 students and 120 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodlawn High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodlawn High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Woodlawn High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Woodlawn High in?
Woodlawn High is part of Baltimore County Public Schools, based in Towson, MD, which operates 177 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodlawn High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest EDLP at Woodlawn High School (under 0.1 mi), Forest Park High (2.7 mi), Milford Mill Academy (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.