Canton High School

1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 641 students in grades 9-12, Canton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canton High School's student population of 641 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
641 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Canton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1466 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Canton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
28%
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
30%
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Canton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
2%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Canton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Canton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Canton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Canton High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Canton High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canton High School's ranking?
Canton High School is ranked #1466 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Canton High School often compared to?
Canton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royals Rssp Canton, Ingersoll Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canton High School?
The graduation rate of Canton High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Canton High School?
641 students attend Canton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Canton High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton High School?
Canton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canton High School offer ?
Canton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canton High School part of?
Canton High School is part of Canton Union SD 66 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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