Canadian High School

621 S 5th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 283 students in grades 9-12, Canadian High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Canadian High School serves the southern part of its school district in Canadian, TX, covering an area of approximately 724.3 square miles. Families can expect an average drive time of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 24.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canadian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Canadian High School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
283 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

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School Rankings

Canadian High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canadian High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#890 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

80-84%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

60-64%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
52%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
46%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
2%
3%

Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
54%
0.52

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

≥95%
90.3%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(22-23)
9.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canadian High School's ranking?
Canadian High School is ranked #890 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canadian High School?
The graduation rate of Canadian High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Canadian High School?
283 students attend Canadian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Canadian High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canadian High School?
Canadian High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canadian High School offer ?
Canadian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canadian High School part of?
Canadian High School is part of Canadian Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Canadian High School serves the southern part of its school district in Canadian, TX, covering an area of approximately 724.3 square miles. Families can expect an average drive time of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 24.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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