Canfield High School is a public high school located in Canfield, Ohio, United States. It is the only secondary school in the Canfield Local School District. Athletic teams compete as the Canfield Cardinals in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the All-American Conference.
Serving 733 students in grades 9-12, Canfield High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Canfield High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Canfield, OH, covering approximately 29.8 square miles. Families typically drive about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance to the furthest boundary of 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Canfield High School's student population of 733 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Canfield High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canfield High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
87%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canfield High School's ranking?
Canfield High School is ranked #169 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Canfield High School often compared to?
Canfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poland Seminary High School, Boardman High School, South Range High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canfield High School?
The graduation rate of Canfield High School is 99%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Canfield High School?
733 students attend Canfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Canfield High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canfield High School?
Canfield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canfield High School offer ?
Canfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canfield High School part of?
Canfield High School is part of Canfield Local School District.
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