Summary
Woodlawn High is a public magnet high school located in Baltimore, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,896 students. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17 out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Woodlawn High has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $13,507 to $16,731 in recent years, the school's performance lags behind many of the nearby schools, including Catonsville High, Milford Mill Academy, and Western School of Technology. Woodlawn High has had a 4-year graduation rate ranging from 79% to 85.8% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average of around 90%, and dropout rates ranging from 4% to 10.1%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28% to 51.9% in the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.
Woodlawn High's test scores on the MCAP assessments are also significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 9% of Woodlawn students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 26.5% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 179th out of 220 Maryland high schools in 2009-2010 to 184th out of 220 in 2024-2025, suggesting the school is struggling to improve student outcomes. Addressing the challenges facing Woodlawn High will require a concerted effort to support students, improve instructional practices, and address the broader socioeconomic factors that impact student success.
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