Woodlawn School
School Notes Overview:
Woodlawn is a private, independent, nonprofit school located just north of Davidson, NC. Currently accepting students in grades 2 through 12, Woodlawn offers a challenging, integrated academic experience. The school is located on a scenic 61-acre campus that is easily accessible from I-77 and the surrounding Lake Norman communities. The focal point of the campus is the historic Woodlawn plantation house, built in 1836 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our mission is to produce independent, lifelong learners who are responsible, contributing members of a diverse global society. ...
School Overview:
Woodlawn School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 2 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 2002 | ||
| County | Mecklenburg County, NC | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 152 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 18% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 2 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 4 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 3 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | ||
| Average Class Size | 14 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 4 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| AP World History | AP English Composition | ||
| AP Chemistry | AP American History | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 1 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | ||
| Head of School | Angela McKenzie | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 7 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Tennis | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chess Team | Geography Bee | ||
| MathCounts | National History Day | ||
| Quiz Bowl | Spanish Club | ||
| Spelling Bee | Student Newspaper | ||
| Student Podcast | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Woodlawn is a private, independent, nonprofit school located just north of Davidson, NC. Currently accepting students in grades 3 through 9, Woodlawn offers a challenging, integrated academic experience. The school is located on a scenic 61-acre campus that is easily accessible from I-77 and the surrounding Lake Norman communities. The focal point of the campus is the historic Woodlawn plantation house, built in 1836 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our mission is to produce independent, lifelong learners who are responsible, contributing members of a diverse global society.
- Profile last updated: 11/05/2008
In the News:
- Bright House Networks Call For Local Entries For C-Span’s 2010 StudentCam Documentary Competition (Central Florida News 13)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:34:32 pm
Student documentaries compete for a chance to win a total of $50,000 in prizes - President Obama responds to Davidson teen's video (WCNC Charlotte)
posted on April 28, 2009 at 09:04:05 pm
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- A Davidson teenager's video prompts a personal response from President Barack Obama. The video is about cancer research and funding. It won C-Span's StudentCam Video nationwide award. - Area teen wins surprise from Obama (The Charlotte Observer)
posted on April 28, 2009 at 02:00:05 pm
After losing two grandparents to cancer, 15-year-old Sawyer Bowman appealed to President Obama for more federal research spending in a video aired Monday on C-SPAN. - Obama replies to teen's video (The News & Observer)
posted on April 28, 2009 at 09:53:39 am
After losing two grandparents to cancer, 15-year-old Sawyer Bowman appealed to President Barack Obama for more federal research spending in a video aired Monday on C-SPAN. - Student film-maker gets high-level response (The Charlotte Observer)
posted on April 27, 2009 at 08:21:53 pm
Sawyer Bowman, a 10th grader at Woodlawn School near Davidson, got personal with a film urging President Obama to provide more money for cancer research.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (28036) | School Zip (28036) |
(NC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 10,178 people | 8,047,333 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 57% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $70,215 | $43,285 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 21 years old | 31 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (28036) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 82% / 18% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Davidson Day School - 332 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Grace Covenant Academy - 190 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- New Beginnings Christian Academy - 53 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- Christian Montessori School At Lake Norman - 124 students - 5.0 mi. away - view location
- Mooresville Christian Academy - 103 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
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