Shaw High School

West Bolivar Consolidated School District
601 Hwy 61 North
SHAW, MS 38773
200 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Shaw High School, located at 601 Hwy 61 North in Shaw, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Western Line School District. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities for students in the surrounding community. As part of a rural district, Shaw High focuses on fostering student development through a structured curriculum aimed at preparing youth for post-secondary education and career readiness.

The school operates under the mission of the Western Line School District, which emphasizes equity, academic achievement, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By providing essential educational services to the Shaw area, the high school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual fabric of Bolivar County. Those looking for specific information regarding academic programs, faculty contacts, or district announcements can access additional resources through their official website at http://www.wbcsdk12.org.
200
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    168 (84.0%)
  • Two or More
    29 (14.5%)
  • White
    2 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Bolivar Consolidated School District
Phone: (662)754-6109
Website: http://www.wbcsdk12.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 43
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cleveland Central High School
Cleveland School District
799 Students
300 W. SUNFLOWER ST
CLEVELAND, MS 38732 (9.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th