Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Woodlawn Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)70-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Woodlawn CHSD 205 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodlawn Community High School?
The graduation rate of Woodlawn Community High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Woodlawn Community High School?
158 students attend Woodlawn Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Woodlawn Community High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Community High School?
Woodlawn Community High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Community High School offer ?
Woodlawn Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodlawn Community High School part of?
Woodlawn Community High School is part of Woodlawn CHSD 205 School District.
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