Woodlawn High School

15755 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70817 / www.woodlawnhighbr.org 225-753-1200 / FAX 225-751-9269 / CEEB & ACT Code 190250

Administration School Profile 2020-2021 Scott Stevens, Principal [email protected] Mission Anitra Walker, Assistant Principal [email protected] Woodlawn High School provides a safe and supportive environment that fosters opportunities Jody Capello, Assistant Principal for all students to achieve academic success, while also ensuring students obtain necessary [email protected] life-skills through partaking in opportunities to grow intellectually, philanthropically and John Jenkins, Assistant Principal socially. [email protected] Danelle Miller, Gifted Coordinator Vision [email protected] At Woodlawn High School, our students are responsible members of the community who Kyla Watson, Magnet Coordinator demonstrate this by respecting the right of all to learn in a safe and challenging atmosphere, [email protected] while inspiring themselves and others intellectually, physically and emotionally to reach their Marcus Randall, Dean of Students highest collective potential. [email protected] Brent Broussard, Media & Community Relations About Woodlawn [email protected] Established in 1949, Woodlawn High School ranks among the top high schools located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. WHS is a four-year, public high school enrolling approximately 1400 School Counselors students in grades 9-12. Yolanda Brown-Matthews, Counselor [email protected] WHS features specialized academic and arts programs, including: Advanced Placement (AP), Alysse Nelson, Counselor Dual Enrollment (DE), Gifted, Great Scholars Academy, Magnet, Talented Music, Talented [email protected] Theatre, and Talented Visual Arts. WHS has developed college preparatory and career Christianne Ricard, Counselor pathways to help ensure success among its student population. [email protected] Leslie Walker, Counselor The WHS campus serves as a beacon for strong parental involvement and vast community [email protected] support, hosting events including the annual Louisiana Special Olympics, numerous athletic tournaments and community school activities. Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges & Schools To explore the academic and extracurricular opportunities available at WHS, please visit Louisiana State Board of Education www.woodlawnhighbr.org. Follow WHS on Facebook and Twitter @WoodlawnHighBR. WHS parents and teachers are encouraged to join the Parent and Teacher Organization (PTO). Demographics WHS alumni are invited to join the WHS Alumni Association. 61.4% Black / African-American 20.6% White 14.0% Hispanic / Latino 3.6% Asian <1% American Indian <1% Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

38% Economically Disadvantaged 9% Special Education, Disabled 8% Special Education, Gifted & Talented

251 Students in Class of 2020 1403 Students Total Enrollment School Performance Score 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 C C C C

4 Year Colleges Admitting Woodlawn High Graduates 2013-2020 Selective Colleges Baylor University West South University of Southern Mississippi Brigham Young University, Hawaii State University University of Tampa Brigham Young University Brigham Young University, Idaho Alcorn State University Virginia Commonwealth University Columbia University Colorado State University Belhaven University Emory University McMurry University Birmingham-Southern College Louisiana Fordham University Oklahoma Christian University Bridgewater College Centenary College Georgia Institute of Technology Prairie View A&M University Georgia State University Dillard University University of Texas, Dallas Georgetown College Grambling State University Howard University Hampton University Louisiana College Johns Hopkins University Midwest Hollins University Louisiana State University A&M Oberlin College Ball State University High Point University Louisiana State University, Alexandria Buena Vista University Jackson State University Louisiana State University, Shreveport Reed College College of Wooster Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute James Madison University Louisiana Tech University DePaul University Lynn University Loyola University, New Orleans Rice University Illinois Institute of Technology Millsaps College McNeese State University Texas A&M University Missouri Valley College Mississippi State University, MSU Nicholls State University Texas Christian University School of the Art Institute of Chicago Morehouse College Northwestern State University Tulane University St. Ambrose University Oglethorpe University Southeastern Louisiana University Western Michigan University Saint Leo University Southern University and A&M College University of Colorado Boulder University of San Francisco University of Denver Savannah College of Art & Design Southern University, Shreveport University of Michigan North Spring Hill College Southern University, New Orleans Dean College Tennessee State University University of Holy Cross University of Miami Emerson College University of Louisiana, Lafayette University of Notre Dame Messiah College University of Mississippi, “Ole Miss” University of Louisiana, Monroe Vanderbilt University University of New Hampshire University of N. Carolina, Greensboro University of New Orleans Williams College University of New Haven University of South Alabama Xavier University

Woodlawn High School

15755 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70817 / www.woodlawnhighbr.org 225-753-1200 / FAX 225-751-9269 / CEEB & ACT Code 190250

Advanced Placement Courses Awards & Recognitions 2013-2020 Biology National Merit International Championship of High School Calculus AB A Capella Qualifier Calculus BC 2 National Merit Finalists A Capella Choir Custom-Arranged Piece Published Chemistry 5 National Merit Semi-Finalists LA State Concert Band Competition Qualifier All Parish Honor Concert Band Computer Science A 5 National Merit Commended Students All Parish Honor Jazz Band Computer Science Principles 1 National Achievement Commended Student BR Gallery Real-Life Experience Juried Art Show

English Language & Composition Debose Fine Arts Festival Winners Congressional Art Contest Winners English Literature & Composition Scholars LHSAA All-Academic Team Athletes Environmental Science 3 National Hispanic Scholar 2016-2020 LHSCA All-Star Team Athletes European History 4 National AP Scholars 2016-2020 All-District Team Athletes Human Geography 11 AP Scholars with Distinction 2016-2020 Boys’ Soccer State Semi-Finalists 5 AP Scholars with Honor 2016-2020 State Tennis Quarter-Finalists Physics 1: Algebra-Based State Wrestling Qualifiers Physics C: Mechanics 32 AP Scholars 2016-2020 State Swim Finalists Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Boys’ Soccer District Champions Girls’ Singles Regional Tennis Champion Psychology Student Recognitions Boys’ & Girls’ Track & Field District Champions Statistics Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the All American UCA Cheer Team Drawing Unknown Soldier Wreath Laying Honor UCA Top Cheer Performer Award National Beta Convention Spotlight on Service 2D Art & Design National Beta Convention Chant Competition 3D Art & Design LA Youth Legislature House Floor Leader Faculty Recognitions Government & Politics: United States LA Youth Legislature Supreme Court Associate Justice James H. Maynard Excellence in Education Award Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence Winner LRAEF LA ProStart Educator of Excellence Award United States History Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Essay Contest Winner LA High School Sports Hall of Fame Coaches Youth Scholarship for Ethics Award Winner Louisiana DAR Teacher of the Year Leadership Education & Training Level III Dual Enrollment Courses Cadet of the Year Board H. Norman Saurage III Service Award Finalist BR Chamber Excellent STEM Educator Award English Composition I DECA Marketing Internship Interview Event National A Cappella Convention Qualifier East Baton Rouge Parish Principal of the Year English Composition II College Algebra Trigonometry Student Activities Grading Scales Western Civilization I Anime & Manga Club Traditional Western Civilization II Art Club A (4.0) 100—93 Elementary Spanish I Chess Club B (3.0) 92—85 Elementary Spanish II Concert Band C (2.0) 84—75 Debate Club D (1.0) 74—67 Introduction to Engineering DECA Club F (0) 66—0 Medical Terminology Drama Club Introduction to Health Professions Explorer’s Club Gifted, Great Scholars & Honors Flag Corps A (5.0) 100—93 Forensic Science Club B (4.0) 92—85 Self-Contained Gifted, Future Farmers of America (FFA) C (3.0) 84—75 Great Scholars Academy, Honors Gifted & Talented Ambassadors D (1.0) 74—67 I-Care Team Spirit F (0) 66—0 and/or Magnet Courses JROTC Color Guard English I,II, III & IV JROTC Drill Team Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Algebra I & II JROTC Leadership Team A (5.0) 100—90 JROTC Rifle Team B (4.0) 89—80 Geometry Key Club C (3.0) 79—70 Advanced Math Literary Rally D (1.0) 69—60 Biology I & II Lost-n-Sound, Pop A Cappella Choir F (0) 59—0 Chemistry I Louisiana Boys’ and Girls’ State Magnet Ambassadors Physics Marching Band ACT Scores Civics Mu Alpha Theta US History National Beta Club 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 World History National Honor Society Orchestra 18.0 17.7 18.3 18.5 Intro to Business Computer Applications Pair-A-Dice Club Advanced Career Readiness Pantherettes Dance Team Gifted College & Career Choices Panther Pause Newspaper AP Exams Taken French III & IV Panther Pride GSA 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 Spanish III & IV ProStart Quiz Bowl Team Smooth Purple Groove, Jazz Ensemble 296 421 242 214 Talented Arts Courses Student Government Association Technology Club Visual Art I, II, III & IV, Art History Tri-M Music Honor Society AP Students with Scores of 3+ Music (Vocal, Instrumental) The Echo Yearbook Theater I, II, III & IV, Intro to Film Studies Youth & Government Club 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17

68 40 28 36 Special Programs Athletics Customer Service Baseball Basketball Bowling Electrical & Carpentry Cheerleading Cross Country Football Post High School Placement Engineering Design & Development Golf Gymnastics Soccer 018 - 018 Cohort Micro-Enterprise Powerlifting Softball Swimming 34.1% matriculated to 4 year colleges ProStart Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management Track & Field Tennis Volleyball 21.7% matriculated to 2 year colleges Sports Medicine Wrestling 44.2% military service, technical school or work