- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Cleveland, OH
Shaw High School
Federal NCES profile for Shaw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390439000866
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in East Cleveland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 420
- students enrolled
Shaw High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: East Cleveland City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390439000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Shaw High School shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 390439000866 · East Cleveland, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 14:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia Elementary School (245 students)
Shaw High School shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-18.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shaw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shaw High School
420 students
- Caledonia Elem
Caledonia Elementary School
245 students
- W.H. Kirk Midd
W.H. Kirk Middle School
194 students
- Mayfair Elemen 130
Mayfair Elementary School
130 students
- Superior Schoo 118
Superior School for the Performing Arts
118 students
- Prospect Acade 70
Prospect Academy
70 students
What this shows Shaw High School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw High School compares
Shaw High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
88.1%
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
$33,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Shaw High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for East Cleveland City School District reports $33,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.H. Kirk Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior School for the Performing Arts | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Prospect Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw High School
How many students attend Shaw High School?
Shaw High School has 420 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw High School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw High School?
The largest demographic group at Shaw High School is African American at 96.0% of enrollment, in East Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw High School?
Shaw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 public schools in East Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in East Cleveland City School District?
Besides Shaw High School, East Cleveland City School District also operates Caledonia Elementary School (245 students), W.H. Kirk Middle School (194 students), and Mayfair Elementary School (130 students). See the East Cleveland City School District district page for the complete list.