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Shaw High School

7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,234 students in grades 9-12, Shaw High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Shaw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shaw High School's student population of 1,234 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Shaw High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaw High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1468 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shaw High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shaw High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shaw High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shaw High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shaw High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shaw High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shaw High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shaw High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shaw High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shaw High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shaw High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Shaw High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Shaw High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shaw High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shaw High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw High School's ranking?
Shaw High School is ranked #1468 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Shaw High School often compared to?
Shaw High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School, Spencer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shaw High School?
The graduation rate of Shaw High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shaw High School?
1,234 students attend Shaw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Shaw High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw High School?
Shaw High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shaw High School offer ?
Shaw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shaw High School part of?
Shaw High School is part of Muscogee County School District.

School Reviews
5   10/6/2012
We have been very happy with Shaw. The teachers are very invested in the education of the students and have been very kind and caring.
- Posted by Parent - eaton

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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