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Shaw High School

7579 Raider Way, Columbus, GA, 31909

About Shaw High School

Shaw High School is a public high school in Columbus, Georgia that serves students in grades 9–12 in the Muscogee County School District. With about 1,200 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 16:1, the school is a typical mid-sized secondary campus in the district. Shaw High School has a full academic program that includes core classes, career and technical education pathways, and a few Advanced Placement and honors classes. There are a lot of different kinds of students, with more than 80% of them being Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, or multiracial. Only 11% of students are good at math and 24% are good at reading and English language arts. The estimated amount of money spent on each student is about $12,000, which includes money from both the state and the local government. As part of its efforts to get students ready for college, Shaw High School gives students standard college entrance tests like the SAT. Shaw High School serves a wide range of students and has room to grow through more academic support and better teaching.

Shaw High School Contact Information

Address

7579 Raider Way, Columbus, GA, 31909

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Phone

(706) 569-3638

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 24%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 24% in Reading.
74
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1220
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 168 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Shaw High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.23%
Asian 1.97%
Hispanic 17.21%
Black 54.84%
Two+ Races 9.18%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
16.23%
Asian
1.97%
Hispanic
17.21%
Black
54.84%
Two+ Races
9.18%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1220
47.05%
574 Female
52.95%
646 Male

Student Population

1220 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

406 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Raiders boys basketball team from Shaw High School has won a few close games this season, including a 68–66 win over Kendrick High. This has gotten student fans excited and shown that the school is doing well in sports this winter.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities outside of school are offered at Shaw High School?

Ans. Shaw High School has a lot of clubs, sports teams, and student groups that help with leadership, the arts, and physical development.

Q2. Does Shaw High School help students get to school?

Ans. Yes, eligible students who live in the district's designated zones can ride the school bus.

Q3. Does the campus have services for counseling and career advice?

Ans. Yes, the school has guidance counselors who help students plan their classes, apply to colleges, and look into different careers.

Q4. Does Shaw High School help students who have trouble learning?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education services and individualized support programs for students who qualify.

Q5. What are some ways for parents to talk to teachers and school leaders?

Ans. Parents can get in touch with teachers through the school office, scheduled meetings, or the district's online communication tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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