Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Canton College Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canton College Preparatory School's student population of 343 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canton College Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton College Preparatory School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2588 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
64%
17%
White
9%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton College Preparatory School's ranking?
Canton College Preparatory School is ranked #2588 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Canton College Preparatory School?
343 students attend Canton College Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Canton College Preparatory School students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton College Preparatory School?
Canton College Preparatory School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canton College Preparatory School offer ?
Canton College Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Canton College Preparatory School part of?
Canton College Preparatory School is part of Canton College Preparatory School District.
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