SHAW HIGH SCHOOL
Shaw High School is a public high school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 1,251 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 74 teachers, Shaw High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Shaw High School, located in Columbus, Georgia, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Muscogee County School District. As a key part of the local educational landscape, the school is known for its "Raider" pride and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, blending core classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and student-led organizations, which are intended to foster personal growth and community involvement.
In addition to its academic and extracurricular offerings, Shaw High School serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, operating under the mission of the Muscogee County School District to provide equitable and high-quality learning opportunities. By focusing on college and career readiness, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential updates on academic calendars, district policies, and student resources.
For more information, contact Shaw High School at (706) 569-3638 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
http://shaw.mcsdga.net
SHAW HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Columbus, GA with about 1,251 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Muscogee County
- Total Students:
- 1,251
- Teachers:
- 74.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,251 students
- Black or African American
- 50.9%
- White
- 26.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.