Canton High School
Tel:
(734) 416-2850
Canton High School serves 2,007 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Canton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Canton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Canton High School's student population of 2,007 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 2,007 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Comparison
Canton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Canton High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3001 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤1% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤1% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 9% | 18% |
| White | 69% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Canton High School is Salem High School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Salem High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 2,059 students
0.4 miles
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800 0.4 6-12 2,059 - Canton Gallimore Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 349 students
0.5 miles
8375 North Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150 0.5 K-5 349 - Plymouth Isbister Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 464 students
0.6 miles
9300 North Canton Center Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-6050 0.6 K-5 464 - Plymouth Pioneer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 869 students
0.8 miles
46081 Ann Arbor Rd W
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-2770 0.8 6-8 869 - Plymouth New School High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 75 students
0.9 miles
46250 Ann Arbor Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 386-6601 0.9 9-12 75
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