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Canton High School

8415 North Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187

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Top 5%

Tel: (734) 416-2850

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Canton High School serves 1,960 students in grades 6-12.

Canton High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,960 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Canton High School's student population of 1,960 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

1,960 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

94 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Canton High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Canton High School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#74 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Canton High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

69%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

79%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Canton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

17%

Hispanic

Black

18%

White

65%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

Graduation Rate

95%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Canton High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canton High School's ranking?

Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Canton High School?

The graduation rate of Canton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 86%.

How many students attend Canton High School?

1,960 students attend Canton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Canton High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton High School?

Canton High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Canton High School offer ?

Canton High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Canton High School part of?

Canton High School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,960 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education