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.
738
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic93
Black630
Asian1
Two or More7
  • Black
    630 (85.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    93 (12.6 %)
  • White
    7 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: 738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 628
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 252
Grade 10 237
Grade 11 131
Grade 12 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet
Grade Student Count
Grade 9252
Grade 10237
Grade 11131
Grade 12118
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32343.8%
Male41556.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)