Curriculum
Woodlawn requires that students register for a schedule of 8 classes per semester. The school is on an A/B Block schedule. They offer a mix of courses and credits to prepare students for college or vocational training. Woodlawn started a self-contained gifted and talented program in 2009. The school offers honors classes in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies as well as advanced placement courses in calculus, US History, European History, World History, Psychology, Spanish, French, Studio Art, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Geography and US Government.
Dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment with Baton Rouge Community College and Louisiana State University are also offered at Woodlawn. Students must be approved by the principal as well as meet the strict qualifications to be eligible to enroll. Both high school and college credits are awarded for students enrolled in these classes.
Woodlawn in cooperation with the United States Army also offers JROTC courses. The focus for the education is on leadership but also includes training in map reading, marksmanship, drill, and more. Woodlawn even boasts an indoor firing range for marksmanship practice with .177 caliber air rifles.
Academics
During the 2011 - 2012 academic year, Woodlawn received a C rating on Louisiana's performance label index with a Baseline School Performance Score (SPS) of 101.5. The school has increased from its 2010-2011 performance score by 14.6 points, achieving its annual growth goal. Woodlawn's SPS score has increased each year from the 2008 - 2009 academic year. The school had an SPS of 81.1 for the 2008 - 2009 year, an SPS of 84.6 for the 2009 - 2010 year, 89.9 for the 2010 - 2011 year, and a 101.5 for the 2011 - 2012 year. [10]
The school has an on-time graduation percentage of 72% exceeding both the district and state averages of 66.4% and 64.8% respectively. Woodlawn's integrated Louisiana Education Assessment Program (iLEAP) and Graduation Exit Exam (GEE) scores are slightly lower than state averages and slightly higher than district averages. [11] Woodlawn also scores slightly lower than district, state, and national averages on American College Testing (ACT) scores (Composite: 19.3, English: 18.9, Math: 18.7, Reading: 19.2, Science: 19.7). [12]
Of the teachers at Woodlawn who are instructing students in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and the high school arts, 94% meet the No Child Left Behind Act's Highly Qualified definition. [11]
| Other School Data [11] |
Class sizes| Class Size | Percent of Classes |
|---|
| 1-20 | 29% | |
| 21-26 | 26% | |
| 27-33 | 42% | |
| 33 or more | 3% | |
| Student distribution | Number | Percent |
|---|
| Total Students | 1095 | 100% | | -Regular Education | 1030 | 94% | | -Students with Disabilities | 65 | 6% | | Students eligible for free lunch | 445 | 41% | |
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Athletics
Woodlawn competes in Louisiana High School Athletics Association's (LHSAA) District 4 Class 5A. The athletics department is currently led by Athletic Director Brent Broussard.
The school competes in Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball.
Championships
The 2002–2003 boys basketball team garnered national attention after winning back-to-back state championships. Coach Kenny Almond led the team to a #2 ranking in USA Today's national high school poll. The team was runner up to the St. Vincent-St.Mary's squad led by youth star LeBron James. Before the 2002-2003 boys basketball team, there were the teams of 1991-1992 and 1992–1993. The team of 1991-1992 had a record of 33–1, while the 1992-1993 team lost in the state championship on two missed free throws at the end of the game with no time left on the clock. These teams were also coached by Kenny Almond. Almond led the team to a total of three state championships, in 1999, 2002, and 2003, as well as two state runner-up finishes.
The boys soccer team won the state championship in 1991.
The football program was a constant playoff performer in the 1980s-2000s. The 1989 team compiled a record of 11-3 and a semi-final appearance.
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