Shaw High School

Shaw High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7579 Raider Way,  Columbus, GA
Muscogee County Schools
3.7
3.8
1,220 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Adam Herring
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
6.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
388:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Black
52.9%
White
18.4%
Hispanic
17.3%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Columbus State University 331 Students
Georgia State University 221 Students
University of Georgia 145 Students
Georgia Southern University 127 Students
Kennesaw State University 124 Students
Albany State University 119 Students
Clark Atlanta University 100 Students
Auburn University 97 Students
Valdosta State University 93 Students
Emory University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 99 Students
Business 57 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Biology 51 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Marketing 21 Students
Film and Video Studies 21 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 249 Reviews
2.0 Alum
7/17/2025
I had an overall good time at Shaw personally, but what I saw around me was not good. Admin lack accountability. Students don't care about the school.
3.0 Alum
9/14/2024
I learned a lot going to Shaw, however the student experience was bad. From fights, teachers, to administration.
4.0 Junior
5/14/2024
The best experience is the sports. Sports here are amazing and I've always love the part of the year when it comes to my sport with is track just love it. The worst part is the students cause sometimes they can be a bit much but it's like half and half with the students cause there are some really good students but just like any other schools there are some students that are attention seeking I would call it. Change I would like to see is the rules like these policies we have I would like to see a change in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 11 Reviews
1.0 other
12/14/2023
this school sucks so bad, heavy on racism, so many fights every part of the day, they don’t teach at all, this school is not a caring school what so ever and should get closed down.
1.0 parent
2/12/2023
Subpar conditions. This school is unorganized. The administration is a joke. Children are constantly distracted. There are too many fights. Work is not rigorous, not even for the gifted.
5.0 parent
4/27/2018
Ten being the best! I'm excited about this up coming school year
5.0 parent
2/6/2018
5 stars. I love SHS. The Marching band band is great.

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Shaw High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, GA and is served by the Muscogee County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,220 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Shaw High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $289,835. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northside High School, Calvary Christian School, Community Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shaw High School.

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