Shaw High School, formerly McEvans Warriors K-12 School, is a public 7-12 school in Shaw, Mississippi. It is a part of the West Bolivar Consolidated School District. Until 2014 it was in the Shaw School District, which served Shaw and Skene.
Serving 200 students in grades 7-12, Shaw High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shaw High School's student population of 200 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing The Right Thing The Right Way
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shaw High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
84%
45%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shaw High School?
The graduation rate of Shaw High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Shaw High School?
200 students attend Shaw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shaw High School students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaw High School?
Shaw High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shaw High School offer ?
Shaw High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Shaw High School part of?
Shaw High School is part of West Bolivar Consolidated School District.
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