Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Canton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canton High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Canton, OK, encompassing approximately 252.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Canton High School's student population of 101 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
It's A Great Day to Be A Tiger!!
School Rankings
Canton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton High School's ranking?
Canton High School is ranked #530 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Canton High School often compared to?
Canton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watonga High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canton High School?
The graduation rate of Canton High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Canton High School?
101 students attend Canton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Canton High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 6% 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 7:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Canton High School offer ?
Canton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton High School part of?
Canton High School is part of Canton School District.
School Reviews
Review Canton High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
