Student Body (2009-2010)
School enrollment: 1774 (Currently 1390) White students: 553 Black students: 1032 Hispanic students: 120 Asian students: 52 Native American students: 1 Multiracial: 16 Female students: 920 Male students: 854 Students with disabilities: 9.0% Economically disadvantaged: 44.0% Dropout rate: 3.1% High School graduation rate: 78.1%The school is notable for its diverse student body. Students represent many foreign countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Lebanon, among others. In addition, Wolfson's magnet program allows students from all over the district to attend.
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