In the 2024-25 school year, Shaw High School enrolled 124 multiracial students, reflecting a 13.8% increase from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Reports show Shaw High School had a total enrollment of 1,136 students in 2024-25. Multiracial students accounted for 11% of the student population, making them the second-smallest demographic group on campus.
The school operates within Muscogee County School District, which is headquartered in Columbus.
Of the 51 schools in the Muscogee County School District, Shaw High School recorded the most multiracial students for the 2024-25 school year with 124 enrolled.
Statewide, Georgia public schools served more than 1.7 million students, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Enrollment was highest in elementary schools with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle schools with 388,733 (22.7%), and high schools with 539,092 students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools in the post-pandemic era, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education. The GaDOE responded by launching a state initiative that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness push, and extra support for high-need districts to raise daily attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved changes to attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The new law introduces enhanced reporting rules and supports alternative diploma pathways for students.
By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio near 14:1, better than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,196 | 23 | 2% |
| 2011-12 | 1,184 | 35 | 3% |
| 2012-13 | 1,136 | 45 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 1,171 | 58 | 5% |
| 2014-15 | 1,226 | 61 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 1,205 | 60 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 1,219 | 60 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 1,209 | 84 | 7% |
| 2018-19 | 1,171 | 70 | 6% |
| 2019-20 | 1,103 | 66 | 6% |
| 2020-21 | 1,138 | 79 | 7% |
| 2021-22 | 1,180 | 94 | 8% |
| 2022-23 | 1,221 | 97 | 8% |
| 2023-24 | 1,214 | 109 | 9% |
| 2024-25 | 1,136 | 124 | 11% |
