Woodlawn High School

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Woodlawn High School ranks 250 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Woodlawn High School is a public high school located in Woodlawn, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the Woodlawn Unit School District 209, which is ranked 473 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodlawn High School has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 81.3% in 2020-2021 to 95.7% in 2023-2024, outperforming the state average and nearby Sesser-Valier High School (95.7%) and Webber High School (89.3%). However, the school's dropout rates have fluctuated, ranging from 0.6% in 2017-2018 to 4.0% in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby schools. Woodlawn High School's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7% in 2023-2024 is lower than Centralia High School (25.9%) and Mount Vernon High School (32.5%), but higher than Waltonville High School (12.6%).

Woodlawn High School's test scores, as measured by the SAT and ISA assessments, have been mixed compared to the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, the school's 11th-grade students scored 21.6% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 27% in SAT English Language Arts, which are lower than the state averages. However, the school's performance in ISA Science has been stronger, with 34.8% proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 52.2%. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.34% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, but the school has shown strong performance for this subgroup, ranking 98th out of 639 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 N Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898-1136

(618) 735-2631

District: Woodlawn Unit School District 209

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,560

Feeder schools for Woodlawn High School:

Elementary:

Woodlawn Grade School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodlawn High School ranks better than 64.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Woodlawn High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Woodlawn High School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodlawn High School is $14,560.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodlawn High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodlawn High School 250^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Woodlawn High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Woodlawn Unit School District 209:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodlawn Unit School District 209 473^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodlawn High School

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Rank History for all students at Woodlawn High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	38.35	421^st	647	34.9%
2019	68.88	171^st	701	75.6%
2021	43.87	351^st	688	49.0%
2022	61.53	243^rd	699	65.2%
2023	30.28	497^th	699	28.9%
2024	56.11	250^th	697	64.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodlawn High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	49.34	257^th	611	57.9%
2022	81.61	58^th	626	90.7%
2023	40.18	391^st	644	39.3%
2024	76.82	98^th	639	84.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Woodlawn High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	35.62	411^th	620	33.7%
2019	67.13	190^th	665	71.4%
2021	46.55	317^th	639	50.4%
2022	78.22	124^th	658	81.2%
2023	32.87	442^nd	656	32.6%
2024	43.11	344^th	664	48.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Woodlawn High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	41.02	377^th	619	39.1%
2019	69.35	157^th	675	76.7%
2021	36.40	389^th	653	40.4%
2022	41.39	389^th	664	41.4%
2023	29.65	478^th	668	28.4%
2024	61.44	209^th	668	68.7%

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Rank History for White students at Woodlawn High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	24.23	440^th	548	19.7%
2019	52.94	213^th	552	61.4%
2021	29.58	378^th	553	31.6%
2022	47.09	279^th	560	50.2%
2023	12.92	519^th	557	6.8%
2024	34.30	335^th	554	39.5%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodlawn High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	169	0	3	0	0	172
2017	153	0	3	1	1	158
2018	156	0	3	1	3	163
2019	168	1	2	3	1	175
2020	169	1	1	4	3	178
2021	180	1	1	4	6	192
2022	169	0	2	2	6	179
2023	162	0	2	4	8	176
2024	164	0	0	3	9	176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodlawn High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	172	15.0	11.4	23.3
2017	158	15.1	10.4	19
2018	163	14.6	11.1	25.2
2019	175	0.1	1750.0	33.1
2020	178	0.0	3560.0	36.5
2021	192	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	179	14.0	12.7	40.2
2023	176	13.0	13.5	40.3
2024	176	14.0	12.5	35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodlawn High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	172	15.0	11.4	23.3
2017	158	15.1	10.4	19
2018	163	14.6	11.1	25.2
2019	175	0.1	1750.0	33.1
2020	178	0.0	3560.0	36.5
2021	192	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	179	14.0	12.7	40.2
2023	176	13.0	13.5	40.3
2024	176	14.0	12.5	35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Meningococcal	DTP
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	25.1%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	27.7%	100.0%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	20.8%	100.0%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	52.8%	100.0%
2021	100.0%	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	100.0%	99.5%	96.0%	100.0%
2022	100.0%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	100.0%	99.4%	81.6%	98.9%
2023	98.9%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.9%	98.9%	84.7%	98.9%
2024	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	94.9%	97.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodlawn High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$469 (4.2%)	$10,803 (95.8%)	$11,272
2020	$330 (3.1%)	$10,350 (96.9%)	$10,680
2021	$592 (5.4%)	$10,367 (94.6%)	$10,959
2022	$592 (5.4%)	$10,367 (94.6%)	$10,959
2023	$569 (3.9%)	$13,863 (96.1%)	$14,432
2024	$29 (0.2%)	$14,531 (99.8%)	$14,560

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodlawn High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 171^st of 701 High schools	Ranks 497^th of 699 High schools	46.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn High School)	36.1	8.9	27.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Unit School District 209)	36.1	8.9	27.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Woodlawn High School)	47.3	17.8	29.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Woodlawn Unit School District 209)	47.3	17.8	29.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Woodlawn High School)	31.4	34.8	3.4%
End of Course Science (Woodlawn Unit School District 209)	31.4	34.8	3.4%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	175	176	0.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	168	162	3.6%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.1%	40.3%	7.2%

Schools Near Woodlawn High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Woodlawn High School	Public	9-12	300 N Central St	Woodlawn	62898	Jefferson County	Woodlawn Unit School District 209	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 735-2631	176	14	12.5	35.8%	164 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	56.1	250^th of 697 public high schools	64.1%		30.3	497^th of 699 public high schools	28.9%	247		21.6	27.0	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	94.9	$14,560	$29	$14,531
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	11101 N Wells Bypass Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Mt Vernon Township HSD 201	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 246-1750	1,240	90	13.8	57.3%	881 (71.0%)	179 (14.4%)	58 (4.7%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (9.0%)	36.1	427^th of 697 public high schools	38.7%		36.1	462^nd of 699 public high schools	33.9%	35	35.6	10.3	21.3	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.0	$17,201	$1,009	$16,192
Mt Vernon Area Career Center	Public	11-12	11101 N Wells Bypass Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 244-3700	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mt Vernon Alternative School	Public	6-12	2300 Benton Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 316-7071	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Safe School Program	Public	6-12	2300 Benton Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 316-7071	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waltonville High School	Public	9-12	804 W Knob St	Waltonville	62894	Jefferson County	Waltonville CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 279-7211	99	10	10.4	49.5%	97 (98.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	21.1	540^th of 697 public high schools	22.5%		59.8	245^th of 699 public high schools	64.9%	295	57.9	0.0	15.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	$16,365	$923	$15,442
Centralia High School	Public	9-12	2100 E Calumet St	Centralia	62801	Marion County	Centralia HSD 200	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(618) 532-7391	897	69	13.0	65.6%	614 (68.5%)	107 (11.9%)	65 (7.2%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	99 (11.0%)	47.4	329^th of 697 public high schools	52.8%		32.7	484^th of 699 public high schools	30.8%	155	38.4	15.2	26.1									$19,263	$1,345	$17,918
Centralia Alternative School	Public	7-12	501 N Elm St	Centralia	62801	Marion County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 918-2733	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Safe School Program Centralia	Public	7-12	501 N Elm St	Centralia	62801	Marion County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 918-2733	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Webber High School	Public	9-12	901 6Th St	Bluford	62814	Jefferson County	Bluford Unit School District 318	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 732-6121	129	10	12.5	40.3%	123 (95.3%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	14.7	602^nd of 697 public high schools	13.6%		23.6	543^rd of 699 public high schools	22.3%	59	47.8	4.2	4.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	95.0	$13,484	$1,048	$12,437

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlawn High School

What schools feed into Woodlawn High School?

Woodlawn High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Woodlawn Grade School

What is the racial makeup of Woodlawn High School?

Students at Woodlawn High School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Woodlawn High School a good school?

Woodlawn High School ranks 250^th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Woodlawn High School in?

Woodlawn Unit School District 209

How many students attend Woodlawn High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended Woodlawn High School.

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