A Profile of Woodland Public Schools

Our Community

Woodland, located at the confluence of the Lewis and Columbia Rivers in Southwest Washington, is a rapidly growing, friendly community enjoying the marriage of small town life and a close association with neighboring metro centers Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Major rail service, river transportation, shipping facilities and immediate access to Interstate 5, position the district for continued growth.

Enrollment

Estimated enrollment for 2008-2009 is 2,200.

Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native 1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic 10.7%
Caucasian 84.3%

Student Profile

Approximately 72% of Woodland students who graduated in 2008 plan to attend a two or four-year college or vocational school. Statistics on 2006 graduates are not yet available.

Teachers

Teachers in Woodland School District have an average of 13.4 years of teaching experience. The percentage of teachers with at least a Master’s Degree is 64.2%.

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Woodland Primary: 18:1
Yale Elementary: 16:1
Woodland Intermediate: 21:1
Woodland Middle School: 19:1
Woodland High School: 19:1
TEAM High: 15:1

Student Assessment

The Woodland School District is continually working to improve student achievement on our annual state and national assessments. Providing the opportunity for ongoing professional development, high-quality in-service activities and collaboration between schools and grade levels has been the foundation of our achievement plan. A variety of assessment methods continue to be utilized to measure how students rank among their peers within the district and nationwide, and to determine if the students have met standards for their grade level.

Please click here to see Woodland's latest WASL scores. (opens in new window)

Community Engagement

Woodland Schools are places where learning and the community connect. We are proud of the support our community provides each year to make a difference in the lives of Woodland students. Each year, residents volunteer as mentors, fund-raisers, teachers and event planners, offering their skills and experience to Woodland students and the community at large.