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 199 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 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shaw High School's student population of 199 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 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 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
199 students attend Shaw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Shaw High School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaw High School?
Shaw High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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 Cons School District.
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