WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOLMAGNET

Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet is a Title I public high school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 745 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet at (205) 231-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.