At a glance
Reported students
420
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
162
Shaw High School: 420 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Shaw High School
Shaw High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in East Cleveland. It is one of 6 current school records connected to East Cleveland City School District. NCES reports 420 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (96%) and multiracial (1.9%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shaw High School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 30.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black96%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Cleveland City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Caledonia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
245 reported students
W.H. Kirk Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
194 reported students
Mayfair Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
130 reported students
Superior School for the Performing Arts
Middle · Grades 03–08
118 reported students
Prospect Academy
Other · Grades PK–PK
70 reported students
Public schools near Shaw High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collinwood High School High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 228 | 1.1 mi |
| Glenville High School High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 339 | 1.7 mi |
| Ginn Academy High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 330 | 1.9 mi |
| Cleveland Heights High School High · Cleveland Heights-University Heights City | 09–12 | 1,717 | 2.5 mi |
| Cleveland School Of The Arts High School High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 380 | 3.1 mi |
| Cleveland School of Science & Medicine High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 384 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shaw High School
What grades does Shaw High School serve?
Shaw High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Cleveland City School District.
How many students attend Shaw High School?
Shaw High School reported 420 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 594 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shaw High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 420 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shaw High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shaw High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Cleveland City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Shaw High School in?
Shaw High School is part of East Cleveland City School District, based in East Cleveland, OH, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shaw High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Collinwood High School (1.1 mi), Glenville High School (1.7 mi), Ginn Academy (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.