WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL

WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
6760 HWY 63
RISON, AR 71665
274 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Woodlawn High School, located in Rison, Arkansas, serves as the educational hub for the local community under the Cleveland County School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Rison area, fostering a close-knit environment where faculty and students often maintain strong, long-term relationships. The school is home to the "Bears" athletic teams, which play a central role in building school spirit and community engagement within this agricultural and small-town setting.

Academically and operationally, Woodlawn High School focuses on providing a personalized learning experience that prepares its students for both higher education and the workforce. The school utilizes its official website to keep parents and students updated on district news, extracurricular activities, and academic resources. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere typical of Arkansas’s smaller districts, Woodlawn High School emphasizes student development, community pride, and a commitment to academic achievement despite the limitations often associated with smaller rural school systems.
274
Total Students
22.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    246 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)357-8171
Website: http://whsbears.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 7 37
Grade 8 49
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 53
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RISON HIGH SCHOOL
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.
362 Students
700 MAIN
RISON, AR 71665 (8.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th