- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, GA
Shaw High School
Federal NCES profile for Shaw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130387001387
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaw High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Shaw High School held near 1,220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 73.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 130387001387 · Columbus, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,162 enr · 15.9:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Shaw High School held near 1,220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 73.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Shaw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- This school
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- Spencer High S
Spencer High School
1,016 students
What this shows Shaw High School reports 1,162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw High School compares
Shaw High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,162
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
White 14.2%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Shaw High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northside High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Columbus High School
Standard public school
1,161 students 19:1 students per teacher
Hardaway High School
Standard public school
1,067 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Jordan Vocational High School
Standard public school
1,040 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Spencer High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Carver High School
Standard public school
887 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw High School
How many students attend Shaw High School?
Shaw High School has 1,162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,234 (2022-23) → 1,220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw High School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shaw High School?
96.6% of students at Shaw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw High School?
The largest demographic group at Shaw High School is African American at 56.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw High School?
Shaw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shaw High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Shaw High School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Columbus High School (1,161 students), and Hardaway High School (1,067 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.