Woodrow Wilson High School

Summary:

Woodrow Wilson High School is a public high school in Dallas, Texas, serving 1,809 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodrow Wilson High School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (60.14%) compared to the district and state averages. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, but its students excel in the U.S. History EOC exam, with 77.97% scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (63.31%) and state (69.1%) averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively high, ranging from 86.6% to 92.4% over the past five years, on par with or slightly above the district and state averages. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students consistently ranking among the top 10% of Texas high schools, while the performance of Hispanic, African American, and economically disadvantaged students is generally below the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Woodrow Wilson High School generally performs better than Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School and James Madison High School, but lags behind the high-performing Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School and the charter schools Uplift Atlas Preparatory - High School and Uplift Luna Preparatory High School. The school's declining statewide ranking and the significant disparities in subgroup performance suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues and improve the educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 S Glasgow Dr
       Dallas, TX  75214-4518


(972) 502-4400

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
953rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,233 Help


Feeder schools for Woodrow Wilson High School:

Elementary:    Geneva Heights Elementary
    Lakewood Elementary
    Mockingbird Elementary
    Mount Auburn Steam Academy
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Middle:    J L Long Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  1,809

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.1%
White:
30.4%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Compare Details Woodrow Wilson High School ranks better than 52% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 38 ranked high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Woodrow Wilson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.1%), White (30.4%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson High School is 14.7, which is the 10th best among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodrow Wilson High School is $10,233. 24 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodrow Wilson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Woodrow Wilson High School 953rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Woodrow Wilson High School in the ranking list.)

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodrow Wilson High School

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Rank History for all students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.95 936th 1427 34.4%
2005 40.63 1043rd 1429 27.0%
2006 30.52 1158th 1430 19.0%
2007 38.15 1119th 1497 25.3%
2008 45.23 1034th 1510 31.5%
2009 43.16 1126th 1539 26.8%
2010 42.41 1195th 1568 23.8%
2011 36.82 1358th 1672 18.8%
2012 45.04 965th 1603 39.8%
2013 56.86 696th 1652 57.9%
2014 52.71 862nd 1734 50.3%
2015 63.09 619th 1743 64.5%
2016 64.83 539th 1762 69.4%
2017 59.72 540th 1777 69.6%
2018 62.63 496th 1797 72.4%
2019 65.36 488th 1857 73.7%
2021 46.85 964th 1861 48.2%
2022 51.36 844th 1876 55.0%
2023 53.48 842nd 1961 57.1%
2024 49.29 953rd 1987 52.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.85 225th 582 61.3%
2019 70.33 144th 604 76.2%
2021 73.63 100th 588 83.0%
2022 72.75 136th 664 79.5%
2023 66.29 179th 677 73.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.45 89th 1113 92.0%
2019 85.12 91st 1136 92.0%
2021 59.31 303rd 1195 74.6%
2022 54.80 358th 1278 72.0%
2023 59.32 341st 1371 75.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.95 425th 1347 68.4%
2019 51.69 484th 1357 64.3%
2021 51.93 482nd 1382 65.1%
2022 51.02 527th 1418 62.8%
2023 62.85 346th 1478 76.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.41 584th 1794 67.4%
2019 56.93 585th 1818 67.8%
2021 31.30 1315th 1848 28.8%
2022 39.11 1095th 1847 40.7%
2023 39.55 1109th 1897 41.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.11 568th 1781 68.1%
2019 63.94 541st 1798 69.9%
2021 46.84 964th 1815 46.9%
2022 53.01 795th 1841 56.8%
2023 49.93 907th 1891 52.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 833rd 1137 26.7%
2019 53.33 712th 1145 37.8%
2021 25.96 1005th 1177 14.6%
2022 32.40 967th 1172 17.5%
2023 34.85 947th 1182 19.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.79 454th 1784 74.6%
2019 64.36 391st 1810 78.4%
2021 41.17 981st 1829 46.4%
2022 48.98 705th 1837 61.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.53 565th 1803 68.7%
2019 64.81 477th 1824 73.8%
2021 43.29 988th 1840 46.3%
2022 47.24 866th 1853 53.3%
2023 54.02 749th 1913 60.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 361st 486 25.7%
2019 5.12 454th 487 6.8%
2021 41.49 314th 488 35.7%
2022 48.14 296th 507 41.6%
2023 13.31 466th 525 11.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 582nd 1013 42.5%
2019 56.92 347th 1024 66.1%
2021 32.34 658th 1020 35.5%
2022 40.94 527th 1031 48.9%
2023 47.94 452nd 1069 57.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.41 632nd 1691 62.6%
2019 57.44 593rd 1714 65.4%
2021 33.69 1168th 1743 33.0%
2022 39.43 1028th 1762 41.7%
2023 44.73 937th 1820 48.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Woodrow Wilson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.87 40th 1539 97.4%
2019 86.98 54th 1526 96.5%
2021 81.89 115th 1510 92.4%
2022 83.41 94th 1525 93.8%
2023 84.02 92nd 1576 94.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Open Quote Dynamic, forward thinking curriculum. Outstanding performing arts and athletics departments. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Open Quote One of few area schools to offer the International Baccalaureatee Diploma Programme, Woodrow also has several college prep academies with a wide range of Advanced Placement courses. The Washington Post uses those tests to rate Woodrow above all but two North Texas comprehensive high schools. The STEM Academy, a Project Lead the Way certified premier academy (same curriculum as Brooklyn Tech), boasts the largest engineering enrollment in Texas and has a good record of getting its grads into the some of the top engineering colleges in the nation. The robotics team regularly beats prestigious private schools. Similarly Woodrow had business and arts academies which are renowned for national competition. Woodrow is one of only three schools in Texas where business students are certified by the IRS. It has the largest dance program in Dallas and the longest running musicals of any school in Texas, possibly the nation. Woodrow also has some of the best facilities, thanks to a new science - arts wing (with a black box theater) and another wing to be constructed soon - which will include a new competition gymnasium. Speaking of that, Woodrow is an athletic powerhouse. Also has a wonderful ROTC program, which for many years was the largest in the nation. The school does it all and does it beautifully. It's the essential All-American "small town" high school experience two miles from the heart of the nation's fourth largest metro area. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Open Quote 1. Newsweek's 2010 Top High Schools in America released -- Newsweek identified the top 1622 (out of ~22,000) high schools in the country and Woodrow moved up about 200 placed to #422, a ranking higher than area suburban schools (including Plano, Allen, Coppell, Southlake Carroll) and rival Lake Highlands in RISD. That puts Woodrow in the top 2% in the country!

2. This year's class of 266 graduates is 88% college bound vs. 64% college bound last year.

3. So far, it looks like this year's class has received offers of about $8 million in scholarships, grants, and awards. Averaged out, this would be more than $35,000 per college-bound student.

4. 34 students were named AP Scholars.

5. Last November, Woodrow won the ACT College Readiness Award. Only high schools ranked in the top 5% are considered for this honor.

6. This year, Woodrow's Debate Team advanced to state competition and a two-member team won a national debate award in New York City. Two years ago,
the Mock Trial Team finished second in Texas and was invited to Harvard University for a week-long seminar.

7. Woodrow has been selected as on of four Texas candidate schools to be designated an International Baccalaureate World School.

8. Pre-IB is now offered to ninth graders. Over 130 students applied for Woodrow's new IB Program and that list has been narrowed down to 80, with substantial numbers being students who otherwise would have attended private schools.

9. Woodrow was ranked in the top twenty of all 4-A schools in Dallas Morning News All-Sports Award competition. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Woodrow Wilson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 343 242 38 664 12 n/a n/a 0 1299
1989 291 248 31 662 13 n/a n/a 0 1245
1990 301 214 23 735 8 n/a n/a 0 1281
1991 260 198 27 792 6 n/a n/a 0 1283
1992 259 174 16 794 10 n/a n/a 0 1253
1993 274 188 15 822 5 n/a n/a 0 1304
1994 308 192 21 897 9 n/a n/a 0 1427
1995 293 219 19 1068 15 n/a n/a 0 1614
1996 293 219 19 1068 15 n/a n/a 0 1614
1997 277 183 19 1008 11 n/a n/a 0 1498
1998 258 155 19 957 13 n/a n/a 0 1402
1999 274 135 15 877 13 n/a n/a 0 1314
2000 273 150 17 875 8 n/a n/a 0 1323
2001 279 157 10 897 7 n/a n/a 0 1350
2002 284 152 14 918 14 n/a n/a 0 1382
2003 284 152 14 918 14 n/a n/a 0 1382
2004 296 158 13 897 15 n/a n/a 0 1379
2005 288 154 15 916 16 n/a n/a 0 1389
2006 272 183 16 967 18 n/a n/a 0 1456
2007 254 169 18 944 13 n/a n/a 0 1398
2008 249 169 20 940 8 n/a n/a 0 1386
2009 241 159 15 1008 14 n/a n/a 0 1437
2010 222 146 21 1024 12 n/a n/a 0 1425
2011 244 187 12 1030 15 6 8 0 1502
2012 310 184 12 1067 12 2 8 0 1595
2013 326 170 14 1107 9 2 13 0 1641
2014 338 182 23 1100 9 2 6 0 1660
2015 379 152 20 1127 4 2 13 0 1697
2016 422 141 17 1131 2 2 19 0 1734
2017 467 136 11 1152 8 1 25 0 1800
2018 505 129 20 1172 9 0 30 0 1865
2019 559 137 21 1190 5 1 38 0 1951
2020 581 136 20 1134 4 2 38 0 1915
2021 572 122 20 1144 3 2 36 0 1899
2022 593 128 17 1123 3 1 32 0 1897
2023 550 121 22 1088 2 0 26 0 1809

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodrow Wilson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1299 66.0 19.6 n/a
1989 1245 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1281 75.0 17.0 n/a
1991 1283 74.7 17.1 n/a
1992 1253 65.9 19.0 39.4
1993 1304 68.0 19.2 51.5
1994 1427 74.4 19.2 38.8
1995 1614 84.4 19.1 43.8
1996 1614 84.4 19.1 43.8
1997 1498 83.8 17.9 47.5
1998 1402 82.6 17.0 38.5
1999 1314 80.2 16.4 42.6
2000 1323 80.2 16.5 43.8
2001 1350 86.5 15.6 28
2002 1382 89.4 15.5 49.2
2003 1382 89.4 15.5 49.2
2004 1379 84.3 16.4 33.1
2005 1389 83.9 16.6 51.5
2006 1456 92.1 15.8 55.3
2007 1398 95.7 14.6 54.9
2008 1386 114.2 12.1 52.6
2009 1437 101.4 14.2 55
2010 1425 101.6 14.0 55.4
2011 1502 99.7 15.0 58.1
2012 1595 93.9 16.9 57.4
2013 1641 91.0 18.0 56.9
2014 1660 92.8 17.8 61.1
2015 1697 100.0 16.9 60.1
2016 1734 101.0 17.1 61.2
2017 1800 98.1 18.3 58.5
2018 1865 110.7 16.8 57.6
2019 1951 115.9 16.8 47.4
2020 1915 121.7 15.7 52.3
2021 1899 126.0 15.0 53
2022 1897 123.0 15.4 53.4
2023 1809 122.5 14.7 36.4

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 Woodrow Wilson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1299 66.0 19.6 n/a
1989 1245 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1281 75.0 17.0 n/a
1991 1283 74.7 17.1 n/a
1992 1253 65.9 19.0 39.4
1993 1304 68.0 19.2 51.5
1994 1427 74.4 19.2 38.8
1995 1614 84.4 19.1 43.8
1996 1614 84.4 19.1 43.8
1997 1498 83.8 17.9 47.5
1998 1402 82.6 17.0 38.5
1999 1314 80.2 16.4 42.6
2000 1323 80.2 16.5 43.8
2001 1350 86.5 15.6 28
2002 1382 89.4 15.5 49.2
2003 1382 89.4 15.5 49.2
2004 1379 84.3 16.4 33.1
2005 1389 83.9 16.6 51.5
2006 1456 92.1 15.8 55.3
2007 1398 95.7 14.6 54.9
2008 1386 114.2 12.1 52.6
2009 1437 101.4 14.2 55
2010 1425 101.6 14.0 55.4
2011 1502 99.7 15.0 58.1
2012 1595 93.9 16.9 57.4
2013 1641 91.0 18.0 56.9
2014 1660 92.8 17.8 61.1
2015 1697 100.0 16.9 60.1
2016 1734 101.0 17.1 61.2
2017 1800 98.1 18.3 58.5
2018 1865 110.7 16.8 57.6
2019 1951 115.9 16.8 47.4
2020 1915 121.7 15.7 52.3
2021 1899 126.0 15.0 53
2022 1897 123.0 15.4 53.4
2023 1809 122.5 14.7 36.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodrow Wilson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,039 (12.4%) $7,324 (87.6%) $8,363
2020 $932 (9.9%) $8,517 (90.1%) $9,449
2021 $3,033 (29.6%) $7,200 (70.4%) $10,233

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodrow Wilson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 488th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 842nd of 1961 High schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Woodrow Wilson High School)7950
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Woodrow Wilson High School)7654
 22%
   End of Course Biology (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5646
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Woodrow Wilson High School)4958
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Woodrow Wilson High School)5859
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Woodrow Wilson High School)8077
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))7362
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19511809
 7.3%
African American137121
 11.7%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian2122
 4.8%
Hispanic11901088
 8.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White559550
 1.6%
Two or More Races3826
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%36.4%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodrow Wilson High School

Woodrow Wilson High School ranks 953rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Woodrow Wilson High School are 60% Hispanic, 30% White, 7% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Woodrow Wilson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Geneva Heights Elementary
Elementary : Lakewood Elementary
Elementary : Mockingbird Elementary
Elementary : Mount Auburn Steam Academy
Elementary : William Lipscomb Elementary
Middle : J L Long Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,809 students attended Woodrow Wilson High School.


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