Canton South High School is a public high school in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio, United States. The school, typically enrolling around 800 students in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades, is the only high school in the Canton Local School District.
Serving 814 students in grades 9-12, Canton South High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canton South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Canton South High School's student population of 814 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Rankings
Canton South High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton South High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1950 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
9%
17%
White
78%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Willie The Wildcat
- Canton South High School is a public high school near Canton, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Canton Local Schools district.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton South High School's ranking?
Canton South High School is ranked #1950 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Canton South High School often compared to?
Canton South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alliance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canton South High School?
The graduation rate of Canton South High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Canton South High School?
814 students attend Canton South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Canton South High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton South High School?
Canton South High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canton South High School offer ?
Canton South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton South High School part of?
Canton South High School is part of Canton Local School District.
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