Canton High School

900 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Canton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 98% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Canton High School's student population of 903 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Canton High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#84 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
37%
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80-84%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
13%
10%
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White
65%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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98%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canton High School's ranking?
Canton High School is ranked #84 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canton High School?
The graduation rate of Canton High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Canton High School?
903 students attend Canton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Canton High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton High School?
Canton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canton High School offer ?
Canton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton High School part of?
Canton High School is part of Canton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 98% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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