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Woodlan Jr/Sr High School

17215 Woodburn Rd, Woodburn, IN 46797East Allen County Schools
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0712Non-Charter
727
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
6% vs nat'l
$13,914
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 727 students in grades 07–12 in Woodburn, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,914 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Woodlan Jr/Sr High School is a large high in Woodburn, Indiana, serving grades 07–12 with 727 students. The district invests $13,914 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Woodlan Jr/Sr High School

727
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0712) are served by this school
Gender Distribution351 male · 376 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 225 students
Student Composition
90%
Asian1%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180285000361

Academic Outcomes at Woodlan Jr/Sr High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46797

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,914Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,914
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,122
Student Support$2,644
Administration$1,670
Operations$2,087
Other$1,391
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,914 spent per student, an estimated $6,164 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
22%
State government
62.7%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location
CountyAllen County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (260)446-0290
NCES ID: 180285000361
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Woodburn seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
17215 Woodburn Rd, Woodburn, IN 46797
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.