Woodlawn High

woodlawnhs.bcps.org

1,815 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Woodlawn High School, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school that distinguishes itself through its specialized **Center for Pre-Engineering Research**. This magnet program is designed for students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The curriculum focuses on rigorous academic preparation, providing students with advanced coursework and hands-on experiences that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world engineering applications.

Beyond its specialized engineering center, Woodlawn High serves as a focal point for its local community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services to foster student growth. The school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education in technical fields or enter the workforce. By combining a traditional high school experience with a focused pathway for future engineers, the institution aims to cultivate the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers in the Baltimore area.

1,815

Total Students

113.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlawn High
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	321
Black	1,299
Asian	94
Two or More	34
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,299 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
321 (17.7 %)
Asian
94 (5.2 %)
White
59 (3.3 %)
Two or More
34 (1.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)809-1309
Website:	http://woodlawnhs.bcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	140

* 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 9 559

Grade 10 522

Grade 11 365

Grade 12 369