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Shaw High School

Muscogee County · Muscogee County · 7579 Raider Way, Columbus, GA 31909.0

(706)569-3638

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4/10
#258
Rank 258 out of 384
Top 67%
English Language Arts5/10 · #236 · 40th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #265 · 32nd percentile
Science3/10 · #294 · 25th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Shaw High School sits in Columbus, a mid-sized city along the Chattahoochee River with a strong military presence from nearby Fort Moore and a tight-knit community feel. The school serves a diverse student body and offers families looking for a neighborhood public high school with a genuine sense of school pride and local identity. Families who value community connection and want their kids rooted in the fabric of Columbus life will find Shaw to be a familiar and welcoming part of the Muscogee County school landscape.

Student Demographics

320 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
183 (57%)
White
48 (15%)
Hispanic
46 (14%)
Multiple Races
32 (10%)
Asian
10 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners27 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged320 (100%)
Students with Disabilities57 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,298
Enrollment
79.67
Teachers (FTE)
28.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.33
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

97%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
22.6%
AP Participation
of students
279
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #175 · 55th percentile

37 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.