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 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Canton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Canton High School's student population of 2,007 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 2,007 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Canton High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Canton High School is 0.47, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #111 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 10% | 18% |
| White | 71% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth-Canton Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Canton High School is Salem High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Salem High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Salem High School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Salem High School Grades: 6-12 | 2047 students
0.4 miles
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)416-2800 0.4 6-12 2047 - Canton Gallimore Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 368 students
0.5 miles
8375 North Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)416-3150 0.5 3-5 368 - Plymouth Isbister Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
0.6 miles
9300 North Canton Center Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)416-6050 0.6 K-5 470 - Plymouth Pioneer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 849 students
0.8 miles
46081 Ann Arbor Rd W
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)416-2770 0.8 6-8 849 - Plymouth New School High School Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 58 students
0.9 miles
46250 Ann Arbor Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)459-9435 0.9 9-11 58
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